Jose Alvarado has compiled 1.1 steals per game since the start of last season, placing him in the 88th percentile -- among the league's best by this metric recently.The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 2nd-speediest pace in the NBA while playing at home this year.The Pelicans will likely see an increase in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 3rd-quickest pace offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Hawks).Jose Alvarado will hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium tends to raise stat production in all stat categories.
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