Jose Alvarado has posted 1.5 steals per game while on his home court this year, ranking in the 94th percentile -- among the best in the league in this category.The Pelicans have played at the 4th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 5 games.The New Orleans Pelicans will likely see a spike in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 5th-most up-tempo pace away team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Dallas Mavericks).Jose Alvarado should get a boost in production in all facets of the game on account of possessing the home court advantage in this contest.
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