Simone Fontecchio has averaged 2.6 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games while on the road, 1.0 higher than he's averaged over the course of the year on the road.The matchup vs. New Orleans is a hard one for 3-point shots; when the Pelicans are playing at home, the other team's starting SFs have tallied the 6th-least 3-pointers per game in the league this year (1.5).The Utah Jazz will likely suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from facing the 2nd-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).While on their home court, the New Orleans Pelicans have allowed the 5th-most offensive boards per game (11.8) in the league to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).Simone Fontecchio will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home stadium tends to worsen stat production for all stats.
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