Josh Giddey has tallied 1.8 steals per game over the last 5 games while at home, 0.8 higher than he's tallied over the course of the season at home.Josh Giddey has averaged 29.8 minutes per game while at home this year, ranking him in the 77th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA.The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 5th-quickest pace in the league this year.The Rockets have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games away from their home city, which should lead to more plays for the Thunder.Josh Giddey will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage generally boosts player performance in all facets of the game.
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