Pascal Siakam has accumulated 2.5 personal fouls per game on the road this year, putting him in the 86th percentile -- among the NBA's highest-fouling.The Indiana Pacers are expected to suffer a reduction in plays today from being pitted against the 4th-least up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Lakers).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and create more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Pacers rank 2ndworst in in the league with a mere 9.0 offensive boards per game this year.Over the last 15 games, opposing starting PFs have attempted 2.2 free throws per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Lakers, finding it difficult to get to the charity stripe.Pascal Siakam will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing without the home court advantage usually lowers stat production in all facets of the game.
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