Keita Bates-Diop has accumulated 1.3 personal fouls per game while on his home court this year, ranking him in the 25th percentile -- among the league's least foul-prone.The matchup against Oklahoma is a favorable one for attempts from beyond the arc; when the Thunder are on the road, the opposition's starting PFs have tallied the 28th-most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (4.6).The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 4th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games.The Thunder have played at the 7th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should lead to more opportunities for the Spurs.The San Antonio Spurs have been the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists).
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