Jabari Smith Jr. has committed 3.2 personal fouls per game with the home court advantage this year, placing him in the 94th percentile -- among the NBA's highest-fouling.The Rockets have been the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA away from home since the start of last season.The Rockets have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the league while playing at home this year.This year when they are on their home court, their opposition has brought down 13.5 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-most in the NBA) against the New Orleans Pelicans (lengthening possessions that can result in additional opportunities for offense).Over the last 5 games when they are at home, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 3.4 free throws per game (10th-lowest in the league) against the New Orleans Pelicans, making it tough to get to the foul line.
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