Giannis Antetokounmpo has put up just 7.8 defensive rebounds per game this season, a sizeable decrease from his 9.6 defensive rebounds per game last season.Out of all players in the league, Giannis Antetokounmpo comes in at the 85th percentile for personal fouls, compiling a massive 2.8 fouls per game when playing on the road this year.The Bucks are expected to suffer a reduction in plays today from facing the 2nd-most lethargic pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Portland Trail Blazers).The Bucks rank as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA as the home team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).This year when they are on the road, opposing teams have come down with 11.8 offensive boards per game (9th-highest in the league) against the Trail Blazers (maintaining possessions that can spark added opportunities for offense).
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