Lauri Markkanen has accumulated 3.0 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 more than he's accumulated in all games this season.The Knicks have played at the most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Jazz.As a team, the Utah Jazz have been lousy at getting to the foul line while playing on the road: 4th-worst in the NBA this year, drawing just 21.3 foul shots per game.Lauri Markkanen will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing while traveling generally reduces player performance in all facets of the game.
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