Russell Westbrook has averaged 2.4 personal fouls per game without the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 80th percentile -- among the league's highest-fouling.The Jazz have played at the slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which should reduce plays for the Denver Nuggets.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Nuggets rank 7thworst in in the league with just 9.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games.Russell Westbrook will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing without the home court advantage generally decreases player performance in all facets of the game.
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