Dereck Lively II has compiled 1.2 blocks per game this year, placing him among the best players in the league by this metric: 94th percentile.The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 10th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 15 games at home, which should lead to more opportunities for the Mavericks.Dereck Lively II figures to see an increase in effectiveness across the board in light of owning the home court advantage in this contest.
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