Joel Embiid has averaged 1.6 blocks per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the NBA in this category: 99th percentile.Joel Embiid has been on the court for 34.4 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 93rd percentile.The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 8th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 7 games while playing at home.The Rockets have played at the 9th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games on the road, which should raise possessions for the 76ers.Joel Embiid will possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home generally improves player performance across the board.
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