Onyeka Okongwu has put up 0.7 blocks per game this year, placing him in the 83rd percentile -- near the top of the league in this category in recent games.The Hawks have played at the speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games at home.The Hawks will likely see a rise in opportunities today from being pitted against the 5th-most up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).Onyeka Okongwu figures to get a boost in productivity in all facets of the game on account of having the home court advantage in this contest.
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