John Collins has totaled 1.3 blocks per game this year, ranking in the 97th percentile -- one of the best in the league in this category over this stretch of games.John Collins has played 30.2 minutes per game while at home this year, ranking him in the 78th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league.The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 9th-speediest pace in the NBA this year.The Hawks have played at the 2nd-speediest pace in the league this year while traveling, which ought to raise opportunities for the Lakers.John Collins will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court usually improves player performance in all stat categories.
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