Simone Fontecchio has made a whopping 43.6% of his shots from downtown this season, a sizeable increase from his 30.7 rate last season.Among all players in the NBA, Simone Fontecchio places in the 15th percentile for personal fouls, compiling a measly 1.0 fouls per game while at home this year.The matchup vs. New Orleans is a favorable one for 3-pointers; when the Pelicans are on their home court, opposing starting SFs have compiled the 25th-highest three rate in the league this year (45.2%).The Jazz will likely see an increase in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 5th-most up-tempo pace home offense in the NBA this year (the New Orleans Pelicans).The Jazz check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league when playing away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).
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