Out of all players in the NBA, Pascal Siakam registers in the 85th percentile for personal fouls, registering a massive 2.5 fouls per game since the start of last season.This year when they are away from home, the other team's starting PFs have shot 18.6% on threes (worst in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks, marking this as a hard matchup.The Indiana Pacers are expected to see a decline in possessions today from squaring off against the most lethargic pace-of-play team in the league since the start of last season (the New York Knicks).The Indiana Pacers check in as the 10th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA on the road since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).Pascal Siakam will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city tends to reduce player performance in all stat categories.
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