Patrick Beverley has accumulated 3.1 personal fouls per game without the home court advantage this year, ranking in the 94th percentile -- among the NBA's most-whistled.The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (which also reduces additional chances for scoring and assists).The Lakers have played at the 9th-slowest pace in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the Nuggets.Patrick Beverley will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage tends to decreases player production across the board.
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