Kawhi Leonard has put up an impressive 0.8 blocks per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 0.4 blocks per game last season.Kawhi Leonard has tallied 32.2 minutes per game away from his home court this year, ranking in the 83rd percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.The 4th-fastest pace away team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the LA Clippers.The Dallas Mavericks have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace in the league at home this year, which should lead to increased opportunities for the LA Clippers.Kawhi Leonard will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city generally raises stat production in all facets of the game.
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