Bismack Biyombo has posted 0.9 blocks per game this year, ranking in the 90th percentile -- among the league leaders by this metric over this stretch.The Spurs have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games playing at home.The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games away from their home city, which ought to lead to more possessions for the Spurs.Bismack Biyombo will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court tends to increase player production in all stat categories.
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