Desmond Bane has attempted 6.4 3-pointers per game this year, ranking him in the 85th percentile out of all players in the NBA.The matchup against Portland is a strong one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; when the Portland Trail Blazers are on the road, the other team's starting SGs have totaled the 8th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.8).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.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies grade out 7th-best in in the NBA with 12.9 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.
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