Kevin Durant has compiled 1.4 blocks per game this year, putting him in the 96th percentile -- one of the best in the league by this standard over this stretch.Kevin Durant has averaged 36.8 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 99th percentile.The Suns have played at the 8th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games.The Suns are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 3rd-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 20 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).Kevin Durant will hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court generally increases player production across the board.
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