Gary Payton II has averaged 1.0 steals per game this year, ranking him in the 85th percentile -- among the NBA's hottest by this standard in recent games.Gary Payton II has averaged 1.0 personal fouls per game while at home this year, ranking in the 16th percentile -- among the league's least-whistled.The Golden State Warriors have played at the fastest pace in the league this year.The Lakers have played at the 3rd-fastest pace in the league this year, which should boost plays for the Warriors.Gary Payton II will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium tends to improves player production in all stat categories.
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