Torrey Craig has accumulated 3.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.8 higher than he's accumulated in all games this year on the road.The Phoenix Suns have played at the 8th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA without the home court advantage this year.The Lakers have played at the 6th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games on their home court, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Suns.When playing at home, the Lakers have given up the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.7) in the NBA to the other team over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).Torrey Craig will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home court tends to decreases player performance in all facets of the game.
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