Dereck Lively II has put up 1.3 blocks per game this year, placing him among the best players in the league by this standard: 97th percentile.The Thunder have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should boost plays for the Mavericks.Dereck Lively II will hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city generally raises stat production in all stat categories.
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