Fred VanVleet has compiled 2.2 steals per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 higher than he's compiled overall this season.Among all players in the NBA, Fred VanVleet measures in the 100th percentile for playing time, totaling a monstrous 38.5 minutes per game this year.The Rockets will likely see an increase in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 4th-fastest pace road team in the league this year (the Dallas Mavericks).Fred VanVleet will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium usually raises player production across the board.
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