Out of all players in the NBA, Kyrie Irving registers in the 89th percentile for personal fouls, putting up an enormous 2.8 fouls per game when playing at home this year.The matchup vs. San Antonio is a difficult one for 3-point attempts; when the Spurs are playing at home, the other team's starting SGs have tallied the 15th-least 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (4.4).Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Mavericks grade out 1stworst in in the league on their home court with a mere 7.6 offensive boards per game this year.This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing squads have snagged 11.2 offensive boards per game (8th-highest in the league) vs. the San Antonio Spurs (preserving possessions that can lead to bonus chances for offense).This year when they are at home, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 2.6 free throws per game (12th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Spurs, facing an uphill battle to draw fouls.
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