Nicolas Batum has compiled 0.7 blocks per game this year at home, placing him among the NBA's leaders by this standard recently: 83rd percentile.The 7th-speediest pace home team in the league over the last 15 games has been the 76ers.The 76ers are expected to see an increase in plays in this contest from facing the 4th-most up-tempo tempo visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the New York Knicks).Nicolas Batum will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage usually boosts player performance across the board.
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