Bam Adebayo has totaled an impressive 8.2 defensive boards per game this season, quite a bit higher than his 6.9 defensive boards per game last season.Bam Adebayo has been on the court for 34.2 minutes per game when playing at home this year, putting him in the 92nd percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA.The Miami Heat are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from competing against the 10th-fastest pace-of-play road offense in the league this year (the Grizzlies).The Grizzlies have allowed the 10th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.4) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).Bam Adebayo stands to see an increase in production in all facets of the game on account of holding the home court advantage in this matchup.
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