Kevin Durant has averaged 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's averaged overall this year.The Phoenix Suns will likely suffer a reduction in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the most lethargic tempo team in the league over the last 25 games (the Miami Heat).Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Suns rank 1stworst in in the NBA with a mere 7.5 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.Relative to last season's 6.8 clip, Kevin Durant's foul shots drained have fallen this season to 5.8 per game.Over the last 10 games, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 1.8 foul shots per game (13th-fewest in the NBA) against the Heat, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.
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