Tari Eason has put up 1.2 blocks per game this year, placing him in the 95th percentile -- among the best in the NBA by this metric recently.The Houston Rockets have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games.The Rockets will likely see a rise in possessions today from squaring off against the 10th-most up-tempo pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Pacers).Tari Eason will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home tends to increase player production in all stat categories.
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