Shaedon Sharpe has posted 0.3 steals per game away from his home court since the start of last season, ranking in the 13th percentile -- one of the worst in the NBA in this category.The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 10th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games while playing away from home.The Hawks have played at the 9th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Trail Blazers.Shaedon Sharpe will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home city usually lowers player production in all facets of the game.
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