Dereck Lively II has averaged an impressive 1.7 blocks per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 1.3 blocks per game last year.The 6th-fastest tempo team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Mavericks.The Mavericks are expected to see a rise in possessions in this contest from facing the 10th-most up-tempo tempo visiting offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).Dereck Lively II figures to see a rise in output across the board considering enjoying the home court advantage in this game.
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