Dejounte Murray has tallied 1.5 steals per game since the start of last season, ranking in the 97th percentile -- among the hottest players in the league in this category over this stretch of games.Out of all players in the league, Dejounte Murray registers in the 87th percentile for playing time, tallying a monstrous 31.8 minutes per game at home since the start of last season.The 4th-quickest pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Pelicans.The Pelicans will likely see an increase in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 5th-quickest pace visiting offense in the league this year (the Oklahoma City Thunder).Dejounte Murray will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium tends to raise stat production across the board.
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