Out of all players in the league, Tim Hardaway Jr. ranks in the 3rd percentile for personal fouls, averaging a lowly 0.8 fouls per game this year.The 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Dallas Mavericks.The Dallas Mavericks are expected to see a spike in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 5th-fastest pace road offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Kings).This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing teams have come down with 8.4 offensive boards per game (2nd-lowest in the league) against the Sacramento Kings (lessening possessions that could otherwise generate further chances for offense).Tim Hardaway Jr. should see a rise in effectiveness across the board on account of owning the home court advantage in this contest.
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