Chris Paul has averaged 2.6 steals per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 more than he's averaged in all games this year.Chris Paul has averaged 30.0 minutes per game on his home court this year, ranking him in the 78th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA.The Phoenix Suns have played at the 10th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 7 games when playing at home.The Kings have played at the 9th-quickest pace in the league this year, which ought to increase plays for the Suns.Chris Paul will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium tends to increases player performance in all facets of the game.
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