Josh Giddey has tallied 30.9 minutes per game while playing at home this year, putting him in the 81st percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 5th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 15 games playing at home.The Kings have played at the 5th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 15 games, which ought to increase opportunities for the Thunder.The Oklahoma City Thunder rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists).Josh Giddey will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage tends to improves player production for all stats.
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