Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has compiled 1.1 blocks per game this year, ranking him in the 93rd percentile -- among the hottest players in the league by this standard over this stretch.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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