Philadelphia @ Brooklyn picks

Tyrese Maxey has accumulated 2.2 personal fouls per game on the road this year, ranking in the 76th percentile -- among the NBA's most-whistled. The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to see a decline in plays today from competing against the most sluggish pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Brooklyn Nets). The 76ers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting PGs have attempted 2.5 foul shots per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Brooklyn Nets, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line. Tyrese Maxey will not have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home court usually reduces player performance for all stats.

Justin Edwards has played 28.7 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 5.4 more than he's played over the course of the year.

Keon Johnson has posted 1.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 higher than he's posted over the course of the year. Keon Johnson has played 29.3 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 6.1 more than he's played in all games this year. The 76ers have played at the 10th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games while traveling, which ought to raise opportunities for the Brooklyn Nets. Keon Johnson should see an increase in output in all facets of the game on account of possessing the home court advantage in this contest.

Justin Edwards has successfully made 43.9% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 5 games, 10.5% higher than he's converted from beyond the arc in all games this year. Justin Edwards has played 28.7 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 5.4 more than he's played over the course of the year. The Philadelphia 76ers check in as the 6th-most aggressive offense in the league over the last 5 games while playing on the road in terms of three-point attempts. The 10th-quickest tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the 76ers.

Guerschon Yabusele has averaged 31.1 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 4.5 more than he's averaged in all games this year. The Philadelphia 76ers check in as the 6th-most aggressive offense in the league over the last 5 games while playing on the road in terms of three-point attempts. The showdown with Nic Claxton slots into the 97th percentile with the other side's starting Cs converting a massive 43.0% of their shots from behind the three-point arc this year. The 10th-quickest tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the 76ers.

The Brooklyn Nets have played at the most sluggish pace in the NBA this year. The Nets have been the 9th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).