Dennis Smith Jr. has averaged 1.4 steals per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA by this metric: 96th percentile.The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games away from home.The Thunder have played at the quickest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games at home, which should lead to more possessions for the Hornets.
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