Alex Caruso has put up 0.5 blocks per game this year, placing him in the 77th percentile -- among the NBA's leaders by this metric recently.The Thunder have played at the fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games playing at home.The Thunder will likely see an increase in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league this year (the Grizzlies).Alex Caruso will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court tends to increase stat production in all stat categories.
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