Out of all players in the NBA, Julius Randle slots into the 90th percentile for personal fouls, compiling an enormous 2.7 fouls per game this year.Over the last 25 games, the other team has shot 40.1% on threes (2nd-highest in the NBA) vs. the Brooklyn Nets, resulting in a strong matchup.This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have totaled 1.4 3-pointers per game (7th-fewest in the NBA) against the Brooklyn Nets, making this a tough matchup.The Nets have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA in their home stadium this year, which should reduce plays for the Knicks.Julius Randle will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home court usually reduces player production in all stat categories.
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