Trey Murphy III has been called for 1.0 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the least-whistled players in the league (17th percentile).The Lakers have played at the speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which should raise plays for the Pelicans.The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).Trey Murphy III has successfully made 95.8% of his foul shot attempts over the last 15 games, 12.0% higher than he's sunk overall this year.The matchup vs. the Lakers is a strong one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted a whopping 3.1 free throws per game this year (21st-most in the league).
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