Keon Ellis has averaged 3.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 more than he's averaged in all games this season.The Sacramento Kings have played at the 2nd-most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing away from home.The Kings are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities today from facing the 4th-slowest tempo home team in the league over the last 10 games (the Phoenix Suns).Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Sacramento Kings grade out 9thworst in in the NBA as the away team with a mere 9.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.Keon Ellis will not possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home stadium tends to reduce player performance in all facets of the game.
|