Jalen Smith has averaged 0.2 steals per game away from home this year, ranking in the 20th percentile -- among the NBA's trailers by this standard.The Pacers are expected to see a decline in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 2nd-most sluggish tempo home team in the league this year (the Bulls).Jalen Smith will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage tends to decrease player production for all stats.
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