Alex Caruso has posted 1.0 blocks per game since the start of last season, ranking him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 91st percentile.The 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the NBA since the start of last season has been the Oklahoma City Thunder.The Thunder are expected to see a spike in opportunities today from being pitted against the 5th-most up-tempo pace offense in the NBA since the start of last season (the Hawks).Alex Caruso will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home usually improves player performance in all stat categories.
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