Dereck Lively II has posted a terrific 1.7 blocks per game this season, a significant increase from his 1.3 blocks per game last season.The Mavericks have played at the 8th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games.The Dallas Mavericks are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this game from sharing the court with the 4th-speediest pace team in the league over the last 20 games (the Denver Nuggets).Dereck Lively II will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court usually increases player performance for all stats.
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