Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has put up 1.4 blocks per game over the last 5 games, 0.4 higher than he's put up overall this year.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has played 34.0 minutes per game while playing at home this year, ranking in the 92nd percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA.The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 6th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games playing at home.The Thunder are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 10th-quickest pace-of-play away team in the league over the last 10 games (the Charlotte Hornets).Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court usually boosts player production for all stats.
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