Among all players in the league, Luguentz Dort places in the 95th percentile for personal fouls, totaling a whopping 2.9 fouls per game this year.This year when they are on the road, opposing starting SFs have tallied 1.5 3-pointers per game (10th-fewest in the league) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, making this a difficult matchup.The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 9th-slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Oklahoma City Thunder.The Thunder rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).Luguentz Dort will not hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home court tends to worsen player production in all stat categories.
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