Out of all players in the league, Nicolas Batum measures in the 22nd percentile for personal fouls, putting up a measly 1.3 fouls per game this year.The LA Clippers have played at the 10th-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games.The Clippers are expected to get a boost in plays in this game from being pitted against the 6th-speediest tempo away offense in the league over the last 8 games (the Magic).The Clippers rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).Nicolas Batum will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage tends to raise stat production in all facets of the game.
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