Jabari Smith Jr. has totaled 1.4 steals per game over the last 5 games while at home, 0.7 higher than he's totaled overall this season at home.Among all players in the NBA, Jabari Smith Jr. comes in at the 82nd percentile for playing time, averaging a colossal 31.4 minutes per game on his home court this year.The Houston Rockets have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games.The Pelicans have played at the 5th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the Houston Rockets.Jabari Smith Jr. is expected to see an increase in performance in all facets of the game as a result of holding the home court advantage in this matchup.
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