Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has accumulated 0.1 technical fouls per game on the road this year, ranking him in the 84th percentile -- among the league's highest-fouling when it comes to getting T'ed up.The matchup vs. Phoenix is a tough one for attempts from downtown; the opposition's starting SGs have averaged the 12th-least 3-point attempts per game in the league over the last 10 games when the Suns are playing at home (4.7).The Denver Nuggets have played at the 4th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games.The Suns have played at the 9th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Nuggets.The Denver Nuggets rank as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games away from their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).
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