Jalen Williams has averaged 1.3 steals per game since the start of last season, placing him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 94th percentile.Jalen Williams has played 28.8 minutes per game since the start of last season, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 78th percentile.The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 15 games while on their home court.The Lakers have played at the speediest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should increase possessions for the Thunder.Jalen Williams will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home generally boosts stat production across the board.
|