Herbert Jones has averaged 3.1 personal fouls per game while on the road this year, ranking him in the 94th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone.The Nuggets have allowed the 5th-least offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 15 games when playing at home (which also eliminates additional opportunities for scoring and assists).The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the least aggressive offense in the NBA without the home court advantage this year in terms of attempts from beyond the arc.The Pelicans have played at the 7th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 20 games, which should reduce plays for the Nuggets.The matchup against the Nuggets is a difficult one for attempts from downtown; playing at home, the other team's starting SGs have totaled the least 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (4.3).
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