Among all players in the NBA, Jabari Smith Jr. rates in the 80th percentile for personal fouls, totaling a massive 2.3 fouls per game playing at home this year.The Rockets rank as the 7th-lowest scoring offense in the league over the last 15 games.This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have shot 27.2% on 3-pointers (14th-weakest in the league) vs. the LA Clippers, marking this as a hard matchup.The Clippers have played at the 6th-least up-tempo pace in the league away from their home court this year, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Rockets.While on the road, the LA Clippers have allowed the 2nd-most offensive boards per game (11.9) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
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