Onyeka Okongwu has committed 2.8 personal fouls per game when playing away from home this year, putting him in the 84th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone.The Atlanta Hawks will likely suffer a drop-off in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 7th-slowest tempo visiting offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Cleveland Cavaliers).While playing on the road, the Cavaliers have given up the 5th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.9) in the league to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).Onyeka Okongwu will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home stadium tends to lower player production in all stat categories.
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