Jabari Smith Jr. has put up 0.9 blocks per game since the start of last season, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA by this metric: 93rd percentile.Jabari Smith Jr. has played 29.9 minutes per game since the start of last season, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 82nd percentile.The Houston Rockets have played at the speediest pace-of-play in the league while on their home court this year.The Lakers have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to more plays for the Rockets.Jabari Smith Jr. will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city usually boosts stat production across the board.
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