Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged 4.9 defensive boards per game this year, placing him in the 87th percentile -- among the best in the NBA in this category over this stretch of games.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has played 32.6 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 80th percentile.The Thunder have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should see an increase in effectiveness in all stat categories as a result of controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.
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