Nikola Vucevic has averaged 2.6 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the highest-fouling players in the league (87th percentile).The Chicago Bulls have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA this year.The Pelicans have played at the 9th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should decrease opportunities for the Bulls.This year when they are away from home, their opposition has secured 11.4 offensive boards per game (6th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Pelicans (maintaining possessions that can spark bonus chances for offense).Nikola Vucevic will likely experience a decrease in effectiveness across the board in light of playing away from home in this matchup.
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