Over the last 10 games when they are away from home, the opposing team's starting PGs have notched 12.8 points per game (2nd-lowest in the league) vs. the Rockets, designating this as a difficult matchup for offensive productivity. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and spark further chances for scoring and assists, but the Mavericks grade out 1stworst in in the NBA with only 7.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Relative to last season's 10.5 rate, Luka Doncic's number of foul shots has dropped this season to 8.9 foul shots per game. Over the last 10 games when they are away from home, opposing starting PGs have attempted 1.7 free throws per game (lowest in the league) vs. the Rockets, finding it difficult to get to the charity stripe. Luka Doncic will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on the road generally worsens player performance in all facets of the game.