Among all players in the NBA, Joel Embiid comes in at the 87th percentile for personal fouls, totaling a colossal 2.5 fouls per game without the home court advantage this year.The 76ers have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games.The New York Knicks have played at the most lethargic pace in the league this year, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the 76ers.Joel Embiid will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home stadium tends to worsen player performance across the board.
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