Maxi Kleber has tallied 2.3 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the highest-fouling players in the NBA (77th percentile).The matchup vs. Nic Claxton is a hard one for 3-point attempts; when defending other starting Cs this year, they have attempted just 1.0 shots from downtown per game (3rd percentile).The Mavericks rank as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).Over the last 5 games, their opposition has captured 12.6 offensive boards per game (4th-most in the NBA) against the Brooklyn Nets (maintaining possessions that can produce further opportunities for offense).Maxi Kleber will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home city usually worsens player performance for all stats.
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