Aaron Gordon has played 31.5 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 83rd percentile.The matchup vs. Memphis is a favorable one for three-point attempts; when the Grizzlies are on their home court, opposing starting SFs have averaged the most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.3).The Denver Nuggets have played at the 10th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing away from home.The Nuggets are expected to see an increase in possessions today from squaring off against the 7th-quickest pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Memphis Grizzlies).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about more chances for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets grade out 7th-best in the NBA while playing away from home with 11.3 offensive boards per game this year.
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