Russell Westbrook has committed 2.5 personal fouls per game away from home this year, putting him in the 81st percentile -- among the NBA's highest-fouling.The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to reduce plays for the Nuggets.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Denver Nuggets grade out 8thworst in in the league with a mere 9.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.Russell Westbrook will not hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road tends to reduce player production across the board.
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