Jabari Smith Jr. has committed 3.1 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the most-whistled players in the NBA (95th percentile).The 5th-most lethargic pace away offense in the NBA this year has been the Houston Rockets.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Rockets grade out 9thworst in in the league with just 10.2 offensive boards per game this year.Over the last 14 games when they are the visiting squad, opposing teams have secured 12.0 offensive rebounds per game (4th-most in the league) vs. the Pelicans (retaining possessions that can result in bonus chances for offense).Jabari Smith Jr. will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing while traveling generally lowers stat production in all stat categories.
|