Patrick Beverley has tallied 0.9 steals per game this year, placing him in the 77th percentile -- among the hottest players in the NBA by this standard over this stretch.The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace in the NBA this year.The Lakers have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games away from their home court, which should increase plays for the Spurs.Patrick Beverley will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage tends to increases player performance in all stat categories.
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