Joel Embiid has compiled 1.4 blocks per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA by this standard: 98th percentile.Joel Embiid has averaged 33.9 minutes per game when playing at home this year, ranking him in the 91st percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league.The Wizards have played at the 8th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home city, which ought to boost plays for the 76ers.Joel Embiid will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court tends to boosts player performance in all stat categories.
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