Jordan Poole has accumulated 3.1 personal fouls per game on the road since the start of last season, putting him in the 96th percentile -- among the league's highest-fouling.Over the last 10 games when they are away from home, the opposing team's starting PGs have notched 12.8 points per game (2nd-fewest in the NBA) against the Houston Rockets, resulting in a hard matchup for offensive output.The Wizards are expected to experience a decrease in opportunities today from being pitted against the 6th-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the NBA this year (the Rockets).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Washington Wizards grade out 4thworst in in the NBA with a mere 8.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.Over the last 10 games when they are away from home, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 1.7 foul shots per game (fewest in the league) against the Rockets, finding it difficult to get to the free-throw line.
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