Desmond Bane has tallied 5.3 assists per game this year, ranking him in the 93rd percentile -- among the hottest players in the league in this category in recent days.Desmond Bane has averaged 35.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.8 more than he's averaged over the course of the year.The Grizzlies have played at the most up-tempo pace in the league this year.The Cavaliers have played at the 4th-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Grizzlies.Offensive rebounds save possession and result in added chances for scoring and assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA with 13.3 offensive boards per game this year.
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