Scottie Barnes has totaled 1.5 steals per game this year, ranking in the 96th percentile -- among the league's hottest by this standard in recent games.Scottie Barnes has averaged 33.3 minutes per game while on his home court this year, putting him in the 90th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.The 2nd-most up-tempo tempo team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Raptors.The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 15 games away from their home stadium, which should lead to more opportunities for the Raptors.Scottie Barnes will have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city tends to increase player performance in all stat categories.
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