Matisse Thybulle has put up 2.0 steals per game while playing at home this year, placing him in the 100th percentile -- one of the best in the NBA by this metric.The Trail Blazers will likely see a rise in possessions in this contest from facing the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play road offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Houston Rockets).Matisse Thybulle will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city usually raises player performance in all facets of the game.
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