Jusuf Nurkic has been called for 3.4 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the highest-fouling players in the league (99th percentile).The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 10th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing away from home.The Celtics have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games in their home stadium, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Trail Blazers.Playing at home, the Celtics have allowed the 3rd-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).Jusuf Nurkic will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home stadium tends to reduces player performance across the board.
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