Jusuf Nurkic has averaged 1.0 steals per game this year, ranking him in the 86th percentile -- among the hottest players in the NBA by this standard over this stretch of games.The Suns have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 15 games.The Suns are expected to see a spike in opportunities today from facing the 3rd-fastest tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder).Jusuf Nurkic will hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home usually raises player performance for all stats.
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