Daniel Gafford has posted a terrific 2.1 blocks per game this season, significantly higher than his 1.3 blocks per game last season.The Mavericks have played at the 4th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games.The Mavericks are expected to see a rise in plays in this contest from facing the 8th-fastest pace-of-play road team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Utah Jazz).Daniel Gafford will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage generally boosts player production in all facets of the game.
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