Dennis Smith Jr. has totaled 0.9 steals per game this year, putting him in the 79th percentile -- one of the best in the league by this standard in recent games.The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 6th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home court, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Brooklyn Nets.Dennis Smith Jr. will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city generally boosts player performance for all stats.
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