Out of all players in the league, Keita Bates-Diop ranks in the 13th percentile for personal fouls, posting a mere 1.1 fouls per game playing at home this year.The Kings have played at the 6th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Suns.While playing away from home, the Sacramento Kings have allowed the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (9.2) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Keita Bates-Diop ought to get a boost in productivity in all stat categories in light of holding the home court advantage in this matchup.
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