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 Jazz check in as the 9th-lowest scoring offense in the league when playing on the road this year.This year, the opposition's starting SFs have tallied 9.1 field goal attempts per game (15th-fewest in the league) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, creating a tough matchup.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).
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