Out of all players in the league, Obi Toppin rates in the 78th percentile for technical fouls, registering a monstrous 0.1 fouls per game this year.The Toronto Raptors have played at the 8th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA in their home stadium this year, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Indiana Pacers.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Pacers rank 1stworst in in the NBA with only 6.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.When playing at home, the Raptors have allowed the 2nd-most offensive boards per game (12.4) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists).Obi Toppin will not enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing without the home court advantage generally reduces player performance in all stat categories.
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