Jalen Williams has accumulated 3.0 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-whistled players in the NBA (91st percentile).This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have shot 21.7% on threes (weakest in the league) against the Rockets, identifying this as a difficult matchup.The Rockets have played at the least up-tempo pace in the league away from their home city this year, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the Oklahoma City Thunder.The Thunder have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA with the home court advantage since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
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