Jalen Williams has averaged 2.5 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most highest-fouling players in the league (83rd percentile).The matchup against Jerami Grant is a hard one for attempts from beyond the arc; when facing fellow starting PFs this year, they have attempted a lowly 3.2 three-pointers per game (3rd percentile).The Trail Blazers have played at the 8th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Thunder.As a team, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been poor at getting to the free throw line recently: worst in the league over the last 5 games when playing away from home, averaging a measly 18.0 free throws per game.Jalen Williams will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing without the home court advantage generally lowers player production for all stats.
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