Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged 7.8 assists per game over the last 5 games while on his home court, 1.8 higher than he's averaged overall this year at home.Among all players in the NBA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lands in the 92nd percentile for playing time, totaling a colossal 34.1 minutes per game this year.The 7th-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league this year has been the Oklahoma City Thunder.The Thunder will likely see a spike in opportunities today from facing the 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play road team in the NBA this year (the Utah Jazz).Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city usually raises player performance for all stats.
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