Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has posted 5.6 defensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 higher than he's posted overall this year.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has tallied 35.3 minutes per game this year, putting him in the 96th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player over this stretch.The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA this year.The Thunder have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league since the start of last season with the home court advantage, which should increase possessions for the Hornets.
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