Desmond Bane has averaged 5.2 assists per game this year, putting him in the 92nd percentile -- among the NBA's hottest by this standard recently.Among all players in the NBA, Desmond Bane rates in the 86th percentile for playing time, tallying a colossal 32.9 minutes per game away from home this year.The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 6th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 15 games as the road team.The Pelicans have played at the 7th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 15 games with the home court advantage, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Memphis Grizzlies.Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Grizzlies rank 10thbest in in the league with 11.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.
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