Dennis Smith Jr. has tallied 1.3 steals per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the league in this category: 95th percentile.Dennis Smith Jr. has played a whopping 24.4 minutes per game this season, quite a bit more than his 16.8 minutes per game last season.The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 3rd-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games.The Hawks have played at the 9th-speediest pace in the league over the last 20 games away from their home city, which ought to boost opportunities for the Hornets.Dennis Smith Jr. will enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home usually increases player performance for all stats.
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