Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been called for 2.5 personal fouls per game when playing away from home this year, ranking in the 87th percentile -- among the NBA's most-whistled.The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 10th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Thunder.Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Oklahoma City Thunder rank 2ndworst in in the NBA with a mere 8.8 offensive rebounds per game this year.In comparison to last year's 9.8 clip, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's free throws scored have been reduced this year to 7.6 per game.This year when they are on the road, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 1.0 foul shots per game (lowest in the league) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, facing an uphill battle to get to the charity stripe.
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