Jabari Smith Jr. has tallied 4.2 personal fouls per game this year, significantly more than his 2.8 fouls per game last year.The Houston Rockets have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA this year.The Nuggets have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games at home, which ought to lead to decreased plays for the Houston Rockets.Jabari Smith Jr. will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road tends to worsen player production in all stat categories.
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