Marcus Smart has totaled 1.5 steals per game when playing at home since the start of last season, ranking in the 96th percentile -- among the NBA's best by this metric.The Wizards have played at the 4th-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA this year.The Wizards are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from competing against the 2nd-fastest pace offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Trail Blazers).Marcus Smart will possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage tends to boost stat production across the board.
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