Nassir Little has averaged 1.0 personal fouls per game without the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 16th percentile -- among the NBA's least foul-prone.The Portland Trail Blazers have been the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).The Grizzlies have played at the most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to boost plays for the Trail Blazers.This matchup may be a positive one for drawing fouls; when the Grizzlies have the home court advantage, the other team have attempted a massive 20.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games (4th-most in the NBA).This matchup is a positive one for scoring; their opposition have shot for the highest Field Goal% in the NBA this year (45.0%).
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