Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has compiled 1.0 blocks per game since the start of last season, placing him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 93rd percentile.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been on the court for 35.1 minutes per game since the start of last season, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 95th percentile.The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 5th-fastest pace-of-play in the league this year.The Thunder are expected to get a boost in plays today from being pitted against the 4th-fastest pace-of-play away team in the NBA this year (the Hawks).Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium generally increases stat production in all stat categories.
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