Dereck Lively II has averaged 1.2 blocks per game since the start of last season, putting him among the best players in the NBA by this standard: 96th percentile.The Chicago Bulls have played at the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to more possessions for the Mavericks.Dereck Lively II stands to see a rise in efficiency in all facets of the game due to possessing the home court advantage in this contest.
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