Jose Alvarado has totaled an impressive 1.5 steals per game this year, quite a bit more than his 1.1 steals per game last year.The Pelicans have played at the 6th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 25 games.The New Orleans Pelicans will likely get a boost in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 7th-most up-tempo tempo visiting offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Utah Jazz).Jose Alvarado will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home usually boosts player production in all stat categories.
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