Luguentz Dort has tallied 2.7 personal fouls per game while playing at home this year, ranking him in the 93rd percentile -- among the league's most-whistled.Over the last 15 games, the opposing team's starting SFs have logged 11.4 points per game (2nd-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Mavericks, making this a hard matchup for offensive performance.The Mavericks have played at the 9th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home court, which should reduce possessions for the Oklahoma City Thunder.Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Oklahoma City Thunder rank 2ndworst in in the NBA with a mere 8.8 offensive boards per game this year.The matchup against Dallas is a difficult one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting SFs have attempted just 1.6 foul shots per game this year when the Mavericks are on the road (2nd-least in the league).
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