Royce O'Neale has compiled 1.1 steals per game when playing at home since the start of last season, placing him in the 84th percentile -- one of the best in the NBA by this standard.The Suns are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA since the start of last season (the Lakers).Royce O'Neale will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court generally increases player production in all facets of the game.
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