Chris Paul has put up 1.3 steals per game this year at home, ranking him among the league leaders in this category in recent games: 88th percentile.The 9th-most up-tempo pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Spurs.The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which ought to boost plays for the San Antonio Spurs.Chris Paul will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city usually increases player production across the board.
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