Joel Embiid has put up a measly 8.3 defensive rebounds per game this season, significantly lower than his 9.4 defensive rebounds per game last season.Joel Embiid has tallied 3.2 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-prone players in the NBA (96th percentile).The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 2nd-slowest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games.The Philadelphia 76ers rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).Joel Embiid will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing without the home court advantage generally lowers player performance in all stat categories.
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