Jabari Smith Jr. has tallied 1.0 steals per game over the last 5 games, 0.4 more than he's tallied overall this season.Jabari Smith Jr. has averaged 29.4 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 76th percentile.The Rockets have played at the 5th-quickest pace-of-play in the league this year away from their home city, which ought to increase opportunities for the Hornets.Jabari Smith Jr. will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium usually raises stat production in all facets of the game.
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