Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged 2.5 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most highest-fouling players in the NBA (88th percentile).The Oklahoma City Thunder are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions in this game from competing against the 10th-least up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 25 games (the Pelicans).Offensive rebounds retain possession and create added 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 contrast to last year's 9.8 clip, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's free throws converted have tailed off this year to 7.5 per game.This year when they are on the road, the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted 1.0 foul shots per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, struggling to get to the foul line.
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