Out of all players in the NBA, Jalen Williams registers in the 86th percentile for personal fouls, tallying a massive 2.4 fouls per game this year.The Mavericks have played at the 4th-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 10 games, which ought to reduce plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder.Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Thunder grade out 2ndworst in in the league with just 8.8 offensive boards per game this year.This year when they are away from home, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 2.5 free throws per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Dallas Mavericks, struggling to get to the foul line.Jalen Williams will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road usually worsens stat production for all stats.
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