Desmond Bane has averaged 0.6 blocks per game this year, putting him in the 77th percentile -- near the top of the league by this metric over this stretch of games.The Grizzlies have played at the most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 15 games.The Trail Blazers have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which should lead to more possessions for the Grizzlies.Desmond Bane should get a boost in production across the board due to holding the home court advantage in this matchup.
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