Walker Kessler has averaged 2.7 personal fouls per game this year, a significant increase from his 2.6 fouls per game last year.The Utah Jazz will likely experience a decrease in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 7th-most sluggish pace-of-play home team in the NBA this year (the Portland Trail Blazers).While playing at home, the Portland Trail Blazers have given up the 6th-most offensive boards per game (12.4) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).
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