Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has committed 2.5 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-whistled players in the NBA (87th percentile).The matchup against Memphis is a tough one; when the Grizzlies are at home, they have allowed the least points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting SGs this year (9.9).The Grizzlies have played at the 7th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 15 games at home, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the Oklahoma City Thunder.The Oklahoma City Thunder check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has converted a lowly 7.8 foul shots per game this year, significantly less than his 9.8 rate last year.
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