Kyrie Irving has averaged 2.6 personal fouls per game since the start of last season, putting him among the most foul-prone players in the NBA (85th percentile).The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a tough one for three-point attempts; when the LA Clippers are on their home court, the other team's starting SGs have averaged the 14th-least three attempts per game in the NBA since the start of last season (5.2).The LA Clippers have played at the 9th-least up-tempo tempo in the league at home this year, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Mavericks.Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about more chances for scoring and assists, but the Dallas Mavericks rank 4thworst in in the league while playing at home with a mere 8.8 offensive boards per game this year.This year when they are at home, their opposition has secured 14.5 offensive rebounds per game (highest in the NBA) against the Clippers (continuing possessions that can produce bonus chances for offense).
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