Chris Paul has averaged 1.3 steals per game this year, ranking him in the 92nd percentile -- among the best in the league by this standard in recent games.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.Chris Paul will have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium generally raises player performance in all facets of the game.
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