Malcolm Brogdon has posted 0.9 steals per game this year, ranking in the 77th percentile -- among the hottest players in the league by this metric in recent days.The Trail Blazers have played at the 10th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games.The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the 8th-quickest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Sacramento Kings).Malcolm Brogdon is expected to see an increase in production in all stat categories on account of holding the home court advantage in this matchup.
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