Kristaps Porzingis has committed 3.3 personal fouls per game when playing away from home this year, placing him in the 91st percentile -- among the league's most foul-prone.The matchup against the 76ers is a challenging one; they have allowed the 15th-least points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting Cs since the start of last season (11.4).The Celtics check in as the 10th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Since the start of last season when they are on the road, the other team's starting Cs have attempted 2.6 foul shots per game (15th-lowest in the league) against the Philadelphia 76ers, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.Kristaps Porzingis will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage tends to reduce player performance across the board.
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