Jose Alvarado has posted 1.4 steals per game this year, ranking him in the 93rd percentile -- among the NBA's best in this category over this stretch.Jose Alvarado has averaged 29.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.3 higher than he's averaged overall this season.The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 15 games.The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see an increase in possessions today from sharing the court with the 7th-fastest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the San Antonio Spurs).Jose Alvarado will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium usually improves player production across the board.
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