The matchup against New Orleans is a hard one for shots from the field; when the Pelicans have the home court advantage, opposing starting SFs have totaled the 8th-least field goals per game in the league this year (5.3).The Pelicans have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 10 games, which should reduce opportunities for the Spurs.As a team, the San Antonio Spurs have been lousy at drawing fouls: 2nd-worst in the NBA this year, averaging a measly 21.1 foul shots per game.The matchup vs. the Pelicans may be a hard one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted a measly 1.5 free throws per game over the last 20 games (15th-least in the NBA).Romeo Langford will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city generally worsens player performance in all facets of the game.
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