James Harden has compiled 2.0 steals per game while on his home court this year, placing him in the 99th percentile -- among the best in the league by this metric.Out of all players in the league, James Harden lands in the 91st percentile for playing time, tallying a colossal 34.9 minutes per game this year.The LA Clippers have played at the 10th-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games.The Clippers are expected to get a boost in plays in this game from being pitted against the 6th-speediest tempo away offense in the league over the last 8 games (the Magic).James Harden figures to see a spike in effectiveness in all facets of the game considering holding the home court advantage in this matchup.
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