Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has tallied 1.8 blocks per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's tallied over the course of the season.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been on the court for 34.3 minutes per game when playing at home this year, ranking in the 92nd percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA.The Thunder have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league while playing at home this year.The Thunder will likely see an increase in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 8th-quickest pace team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Indiana Pacers).Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home usually improves player production in all facets of the game.
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