Luguentz Dort has posted 1.6 steals per game over the last 5 games, 0.5 higher than he's posted in all games this year.Luguentz Dort has played 30.3 minutes per game when playing at home this year, ranking in the 80th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the NBA.The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 20 games on their home court.The Suns have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home court, which ought to raise possessions for the Thunder.Luguentz Dort will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city usually boosts player performance in all facets of the game.
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