Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has put up 1.4 steals per game this year, ranking in the 92nd percentile -- among the NBA's leaders by this standard in recent 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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