DeMar DeRozan has put up 6.0 assists per game over the last 5 games, 1.9 higher than he's put up in all games this year.DeMar DeRozan has been on the court for 34.5 minutes per game while at home this year, ranking him in the 93rd percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA.The Kings are expected to see a spike in plays in this game from being pitted against the most up-tempo tempo team in the league this year (the Grizzlies).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark added chances for scoring and assists, and the Kings rank 10th-best in in the NBA at home with 12.5 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.DeMar DeRozan figures to get a boost in effectiveness across the board in light of having the home court advantage in this contest.
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