Malaki Branham has tallied 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 10 games away from home, 0.8 more than he's tallied overall this year on the road.The matchup vs. New Orleans is a difficult one; when the Pelicans are playing at home, they have allowed the 13th-least points per game in the league to opposing starting SGs this year (14.9).The Pelicans have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 10 games, which should reduce opportunities for the Spurs.As a team, the San Antonio Spurs have been lousy at drawing fouls: 2nd-worst in the NBA this year, averaging a measly 21.1 foul shots per game.The matchup vs. New Orleans may be a difficult one for getting to the free throw line; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a mere 3.0 foul shots per game over the last 25 games when the Pelicans are at home (10th-least in the league).
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