Desmond Bane has tallied 4.3 defensive rebounds per game this year, ranking him in the 85th percentile -- among the best in the NBA by this metric in recent games.Desmond Bane has averaged 36.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.7 higher than he's averaged in all games this season.The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games at home.The Lakers have played at the 3rd-speediest pace in the league this year, which ought to raise opportunities for the Grizzlies.The Memphis Grizzlies rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).
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