Alperen Sengun has totaled 0.7 blocks per game this year, ranking him in the 86th percentile -- among the hottest players in the league by this metric recently.Alperen Sengun has played 37.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, 5.3 more than he's played over the course of the year at home.The Houston Rockets have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games.The Pelicans have played at the 5th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the Houston Rockets.Alperen Sengun will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage generally increases player production in all stat categories.
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