Russell Westbrook has averaged 2.4 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the highest-fouling players in the NBA (76th percentile).The Lakers have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should decrease opportunities for the Knicks.Russell Westbrook will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage tends to worsens player performance in all stat categories.
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