Klay Thompson has accumulated 0.1 technical fouls per game away from his home court this year, ranking in the 83rd percentile -- among the league's most-whistled when it comes to getting T'ed up.The matchup vs. Portland is a challenging one for attempts from downtown; when the Trail Blazers are on their home court, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged the 15th-least 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (3.3).Playing at home, the Trail Blazers have given up the 2nd-most offensive rebounds per game (12.4) in the league to their opposition over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists).As a team, the Golden State Warriors have been lousy at drawing fouls: worst in the league this year, totaling a mere 20.2 free throw attempts per game.Klay Thompson will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city generally worsens player production in all stat categories.
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