Russell Westbrook has averaged 2.5 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most foul-prone players in the league (91st percentile).The Nuggets have been the least aggressive offense in the league this year with respect to 3-point attempts.Over the last 10 games when they are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting PGs have compiled 12.8 points per game (2nd-lowest in the NBA) against the Rockets, branding this as a challenging matchup for offensive performance.The Nuggets are expected to suffer a reduction in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 9th-most sluggish tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Rockets).Over the last 10 games when they are on the road, opposing starting PGs have attempted 1.7 foul shots per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Rockets, facing an uphill battle to draw fouls.
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