Luguentz Dort has tallied 4.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 higher than he's tallied overall this season.Over the last 15 games, the opposing team's starting SFs have posted 11.4 points per game (2nd-fewest in the NBA) against the Dallas Mavericks, resulting in a hard matchup for offensive performance.The Thunder are expected to experience a decrease in opportunities today from being pitted against the 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play team in the league over the last 10 games (the Dallas Mavericks).Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Oklahoma City Thunder grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA with only 8.8 offensive rebounds per game this year.This year when they are on their home court, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 1.6 free throws per game (2nd-lowest in the NBA) against the Dallas Mavericks, making it tough to draw fouls.
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