Gary Payton II has been called for 1.0 personal fouls per game playing at home this year, ranking him in the 16th percentile -- among the NBA's least foul-prone.The Golden State Warriors have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA this year.The Lakers have played at the 3rd-quickest pace in the NBA away from their home stadium this year, which should boost opportunities for the Warriors.Gary Payton II will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage tends to raises player performance in all facets of the game.
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