Ja Morant has totaled a whopping 8.1 assists per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 7.2 assists per game last year.Ja Morant has averaged 31.0 minutes per game while on his home court this year, putting him in the 82nd percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games playing at home.The Trail Blazers have played at the 6th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games while traveling, which should lead to more plays for the Grizzlies.The Memphis Grizzlies have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league when playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).
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