Klay Thompson has averaged 2.7 personal fouls per game this year, quite a bit more than his 2.0 fouls per game last year.The Warriors rank as the 6th-least efficient shooting team in the NBA this year.This year when they are on their home court, the opposition's starting SGs have tallied 1.3 3-pointers per game (15th-fewest in the league) vs. the Suns, making this a difficult matchup.The Phoenix Suns have played at the 2nd-slowest pace in the league over the last 10 games, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Warriors.This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing teams have secured 12.1 offensive boards per game (5th-most in the NBA) vs. the Phoenix Suns (preserving possessions that can generate additional opportunities for offense).
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