Kelly Oubre Jr. has averaged 0.1 technical fouls per game without the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 86th percentile -- among the league's most-whistled when it comes to getting T'ed up.The matchup against the Chicago Bulls is a tough one for three-point shots; the opposing team's starting SFs have shot for the 15th-lowest three rate in the NBA this year (23.9%).The Chicago Bulls have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which should reduce opportunities for the Philadelphia 76ers.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Philadelphia 76ers rank 1stworst in in the NBA with a mere 7.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.Over the last 15 games when they are the visiting squad, their opposition has brought down 10.9 offensive rebounds per game (10th-most in the NBA) vs. the Bulls (retaining possessions that can produce additional chances for offense).
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