In contrast to last season's 15.7 rate, Obi Toppin's playing time has jumped this season to 22.4 minutes per game.The Indiana Pacers have played at the speediest pace-of-play in the NBA as the home team this year.The Pacers will likely see an increase in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 10th-quickest tempo visiting offense in the league this year (the Toronto Raptors).Obi Toppin will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium usually boosts player performance in all stat categories.
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