Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has averaged 1.5 steals per game this year, placing him in the 97th percentile -- one of the best in the NBA by this metric in recent games.Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has tallied 30.2 minutes per game at home this year, ranking him in the 80th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league.The Lakers have played at the 3rd-quickest pace-of-play in the league away from their home city this year, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Nuggets.Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city generally raises player production across the board.
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