Luguentz Dort has tallied 3.2 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the most-whistled players in the NBA (97th percentile).The matchup against Los Angeles is a challenging one for three-pointers; when the Clippers are at home, the opposing team's starting SFs have put up the 15th-lowest 3-point rate in the NBA this year (27.5%).The Clippers have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games at home, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the Thunder.On their home court, the Clippers have given up the 5th-most offensive rebounds per game (12.6) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).Luguentz Dort will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage generally reduces player production in all facets of the game.
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