Dennis Smith Jr. has averaged 1.4 steals per game this year, placing him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 96th percentile.The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games.The Bulls have played at the 7th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to more possessions for the Hornets.
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