Bismack Biyombo has played an impressive 25.8 minutes per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 13.8 minutes per game last season.The Indiana Pacers have played at the most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should boost opportunities for the Grizzlies.While playing away from home, the Pacers have given up the 4th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.1) in the league to the other team over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).Bismack Biyombo will have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city generally increases player production across the board.
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