Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has totaled 4.1 defensive rebounds per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 83rd percentile.Among all players in the league, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander slots into the 91st percentile for playing time, compiling a massive 33.7 minutes per game while playing at home this year.The 5th-most up-tempo pace home team in the league over the last 25 games has been the Thunder.The Pistons have played at the quickest tempo in the league over the last 20 games while traveling, which ought to boost possessions for the Oklahoma City Thunder.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage tends to raise player performance for all stats.
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