Luguentz Dort has tallied 2.7 personal fouls per game while on his home court this year, putting him in the 92nd percentile -- among the NBA's most-whistled.Over the last 5 games, the opposing team's starting SFs have tallied 4.0 3-point attempts per game (7th-fewest in the NBA) against the New Orleans Pelicans, identifying this as a challenging matchup.The Pelicans have played at the 7th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 20 games away from their home court, which ought to reduce possessions for the Oklahoma City Thunder.Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Oklahoma City Thunder grade out 2ndworst in in the league with only 8.8 offensive boards per game this year.
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