Kyrie Irving has accumulated 2.7 personal fouls per game while playing away from home since the start of last season, placing him in the 87th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone.The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 6th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA with the home court advantage this year, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the {OPP_TEAM}.The Dallas Mavericks have been the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league on their home court this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).While playing away from home, the Pelicans have allowed the most offensive rebounds per game (18.8) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).Kyrie Irving will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home court generally reduces player performance in all facets of the game.
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