Walker Kessler has totaled 2.4 blocks per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 100th percentile.The Jazz have played at the 10th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games while playing at home.The Jazz are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the 3rd-most up-tempo pace offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Trail Blazers).Walker Kessler will likely see a spike in efficiency across the board as a result of holding the home court advantage in this contest.
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