James Harden has averaged 1.1 steals per game when playing at home this year, putting him in the 87th percentile -- one of the best in the NBA by this metric.The LA Clippers have played at the 5th-quickest pace-of-play in the league playing at home this year.The LA Clippers are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this game from competing against the 4th-fastest pace team in the league over the last 15 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).James Harden will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city tends to boost player production in all stat categories.
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