Out of all players in the NBA, Jabari Smith Jr. ranks in the 76th percentile for personal fouls, averaging an enormous 2.3 fouls per game while at home this year.The matchup vs. Brooklyn is a difficult one for shot attempts from downtown; when the Brooklyn Nets are the visiting squad, opposing starting PFs have averaged the 12th-least three attempts per game in the league this year (3.8).The Rockets are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions today from squaring off against the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Brooklyn Nets).When playing away from home, the Nets have given up the 2nd-most offensive boards per game (12.3) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).
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