Kevin Porter Jr. has accumulated 2.6 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most most-whistled players in the league (87th percentile).The matchup vs. New Orleans is a tough one for threes; when the Pelicans are on the road, the opposition's starting PGs have tallied the 14th-least three-pointers per game in the league this year (1.8).The Pelicans have played at the 6th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to reduce plays for the Rockets.The Houston Rockets have been the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA when playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
|