Naji Marshall has put up 0.9 steals per game this year, ranking in the 76th percentile -- one of the best in the league by this metric in recent days.The Mavericks have played at the 8th-speediest pace in the league over the last 25 games.The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Mavericks.Naji Marshall will possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court usually boosts player performance in all facets of the game.
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