Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged a whopping 2.8 steals per game this year, significantly higher than his 1.7 steals per game last year.Among all players in the league, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rates in the 90th percentile for playing time, posting a colossal 34.1 minutes per game at home this year.The Thunder have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games while at home.The New York Knicks have played at the 5th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should increase possessions for the Oklahoma City Thunder.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city usually raises player performance in all facets of the game.
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