Daniel Gafford has compiled 0.9 steals per game this year, placing him in the 77th percentile -- among the best in the NBA by this metric over this stretch of games.The 5th-speediest pace team in the NBA this year has been the Dallas Mavericks.The Mavericks are expected to get a boost in plays in this game from being pitted against the 8th-quickest pace road offense in the league this year (the Pistons).Daniel Gafford ought to get a boost in performance in all facets of the game in light of having the home court advantage in this contest.
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