Trey Murphy III has averaged 1.0 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the least least-whistled players in the NBA (17th percentile).The matchup against the Trail Blazers is a good one for threes; the other team's starting PFs have put up the 26th-highest three percentage in the league this year (36.0%).The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).The Trail Blazers have given up the 10th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.8) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).Trey Murphy III will possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage usually raises player production for all stats.
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