Jusuf Nurkic has tallied a measly 9.6 rebounds per game this year, quite a bit less than his 11.1 rebounds per game last year.Jusuf Nurkic has tallied 3.6 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the highest-fouling players in the NBA (99th percentile).The Pacers have allowed the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (12.2) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (which also eliminates additional opportunities for scoring and assists).The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 6th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league this year.Jusuf Nurkic will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home city generally decreases player production in all stat categories.
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