Tyus Jones has accumulated 0.8 personal fouls per game at home this year, placing him in the 10th percentile -- among the league's lowest-fouling.This year, the other team's starting PGs have totaled 2.7 threes per game (25th-most in the league) against the Pelicans, designating this as a favorable matchup.The most up-tempo pace home team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Washington Wizards.The Washington Wizards are expected to see a spike in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 9th-fastest tempo visiting team in the NBA over the last 11 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).Tyus Jones will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium usually raises player production in all facets of the game.
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