Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has tallied 1.9 steals per game since the start of last season, putting him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 100th percentile.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged 34.7 minutes per game since the start of last season, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 93rd percentile.The 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the NBA since the start of last season has been the Oklahoma City Thunder.The Thunder are expected to see a spike in opportunities today from being pitted against the 5th-most up-tempo pace offense in the NBA since the start of last season (the Hawks).Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage usually increases stat production across the board.
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