Zion Williamson has posted 1.5 steals per game while playing at home this year, ranking him in the 94th percentile -- one of the best in the league by this metric.The Pelicans have played at the 4th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 5 games.The New Orleans Pelicans will likely see a spike in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 5th-most up-tempo pace away team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Dallas Mavericks).Zion Williamson should get a boost in productivity across the board considering having the home court advantage in this matchup.
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