Out of all players in the league, Jalen Williams ranks in the 83rd percentile for personal fouls, totaling a massive 2.7 fouls per game this year.This year when they are the visiting team, opposing starting PFs have averaged 23.3% on threes (13th-weakest in the league) against the Dallas Mavericks, resulting in a tough matchup.The Dallas Mavericks have played at the 3rd-most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Oklahoma City Thunder.Offensive rebounds retain possession and create additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Oklahoma City Thunder grade out 1stworst in in the NBA while playing at home with a mere 7.9 offensive rebounds per game this year.Without the home court advantage, the Dallas Mavericks have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (12.9) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists).
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