Taylor Hendricks has compiled 0.6 blocks per game this year, ranking in the 79th percentile -- among the hottest players in the NBA by this metric recently.Taylor Hendricks has been on the court for 27.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 9.8 more than he's been on the court for over the course of the year.The Jazz have played at the 3rd-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games while playing at home.The Utah Jazz will likely see an increase in possessions in this contest from facing the most up-tempo tempo offense in the league this year (the Washington Wizards).Taylor Hendricks will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home tends to improve player performance in all facets of the game.
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