Out of all players in the league, Nick Richards rates in the 87th percentile for personal fouls, registering a massive 2.6 fouls per game without the home court advantage this year.The Suns have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league while on the road this year.The Suns will likely see a decline in possessions in this game from facing the 2nd-slowest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Rockets).The Suns check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).Nick Richards will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home court usually lowers player performance in all facets of the game.
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