Jusuf Nurkic has posted 1.0 steals per game this year, placing him in the 86th percentile -- near the top of the league by this metric in recent days.The Phoenix Suns have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games.The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games, which should increase opportunities for the Suns.Jusuf Nurkic will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court usually raises player performance in all stat categories.
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