Anthony Davis has tallied 9.3 defensive boards per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the NBA by this standard: 100th percentile.Anthony Davis has played 36.0 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 98th percentile.The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 3rd-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games while playing at home.The Lakers are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from squaring off against the 8th-speediest pace-of-play road offense in the league this year (the Memphis Grizzlies).The Grizzlies have given up the 7th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.3) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
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