In contrast to last year's 43.9% clip, Russell Westbrook's scoring performance has tailed off this year to 37.7%.Among all players in the NBA, Russell Westbrook registers in the 76th percentile for personal fouls, logging a colossal 2.4 fouls per game while on the road this year.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate added chances for scoring and assists, but the Denver Nuggets rank 10thworst in in the NBA with a mere 9.9 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.Over the last 20 games, the other team's starting PGs have attempted 3.3 free throws per game (3rd-fewest in the league) vs. the Atlanta Hawks, struggling to draw fouls.Russell Westbrook ought to experience a decrease in production in all stat categories due to playing away from home in this matchup.
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