Pascal Siakam has been called for 3.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games when playing away from home, 0.9 more than he's been called for in all games this year on the road.This year when they are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged 18.6% on 3-pointers (worst in the league) vs. the New York Knicks, branding this as a difficult matchup.The 9th-slowest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Pacers.The New York Knicks have played at the most lethargic pace in the league this year, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Indiana Pacers.Pascal Siakam will not enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road generally decreases player performance in all facets of the game.
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