This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting PGs have posted 22.8 points per game (2nd-most in the league) vs. the Memphis Grizzlies, marking this as a positive matchup for offensive performance.The Trail Blazers have played at the 8th-quickest pace-of-play in the league this year.The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see an increase in possessions in this contest from facing the fastest tempo offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Grizzlies).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers rank best in in the NBA with 14.8 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 5.2 free throws per game (most in the league) against the Grizzlies, succeeding in their efforts to get to the charity stripe.
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