Lauri Markkanen has put up a mere 0.1 blocks per game this year, a sizeable decrease from his 0.5 blocks per game last year.The 6th-slowest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Utah Jazz.The Jazz will likely suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 5th-slowest tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Sacramento Kings).Lauri Markkanen will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road generally decreases player performance in all stat categories.
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