Onyeka Okongwu has posted 1.0 blocks per game this year, ranking in the 93rd percentile -- near the top of the league in this category in recent games.The 4th-speediest pace-of-play home team in the league this year has been the Atlanta Hawks.The Hawks will likely get a boost in opportunities in this contest from facing the most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Lakers).Onyeka Okongwu will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage generally improves stat production in all stat categories.
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