Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has tallied 6.4 assists per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the league by this standard: 96th percentile.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has played 34.2 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 90th percentile.The Mavericks have played at the 4th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games on the road, which ought to increase plays for the Thunder.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stands to get a boost in efficiency in all facets of the game on account of owning the home court advantage in this matchup.
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