Joel Embiid has been called for 2.3 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the most foul-prone players in the league (76th percentile).The 76ers have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the league this year.The 76ers will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 10th-most lethargic pace team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Portland Trail Blazers).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the 76ers rank 4thworst in in the league as the away team with only 8.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.Joel Embiid will not possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home city tends to reduce player production in all facets of the game.
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