James Harden has posted 1.1 steals per game this year, ranking in the 90th percentile -- among the NBA's leaders by this metric over this stretch of games.James Harden has been on the court for 34.6 minutes per game while playing at home this year, placing him in the 94th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.The Cavaliers have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games while traveling, which should boost possessions for the LA Clippers.James Harden will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city usually boosts player performance in all facets of the game.
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