Yves Missi has averaged 1.6 blocks per game since the start of last season, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA by this standard: 98th percentile.The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 7th-quickest pace in the NBA with the home court advantage this year.The Trail Blazers have played at the 5th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 7 games, which ought to boost plays for the Pelicans.Yves Missi is expected to see a spike in productivity in all stat categories as a result of having the home court advantage in this game.
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