Jusuf Nurkic has tallied 3.6 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most foul-prone players in the NBA (99th percentile).With respect to shots from behind the three-point arc, the 3rd-least aggressive team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Phoenix Suns.The Phoenix Suns will likely experience a decrease in plays in this game from squaring off against the 7th-least up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Charlotte Hornets).Over the last 10 games when they are on their home court, opposing clubs have captured 13.1 offensive rebounds per game (3rd-highest in the NBA) vs. the Hornets (maintaining possessions that can bring about further chances for offense).This year, their opposition has attempted 24.0 foul shots per game (6th-highest in the league) against the Hornets, making it fairly effortless to get to the free-throw line.
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