Jusuf Nurkic has averaged 3.4 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the most foul-prone players in the league (99th percentile).The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 10th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games while on the road.The Pelicans have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 10 games in their home stadium, which should lead to fewer plays for the Trail Blazers.Jusuf Nurkic will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on the road tends to decreases player production in all facets of the game.
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