Buddy Hield has posted 0.6 blocks per game this year, putting him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 78th percentile.The Indiana Pacers have played at the quickest pace in the league this year.The Pacers will likely see an increase in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 5th-fastest pace road team in the NBA over the last 9 games (the Trail Blazers).Buddy Hield will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court tends to boost player production in all stat categories.
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