Ja Morant has tallied 8.0 assists per game since the start of last season, ranking him among the best players in the league by this standard: 98th percentile.Ja Morant has tallied 32.4 minutes per game since the start of last season, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 86th percentile.The Indiana Pacers have played at the most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should boost opportunities for the Grizzlies.While playing away from home, the Pacers have given up the 4th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.1) in the league to the other team over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).Ja Morant will likely see a spike in output in all stat categories due to controlling the home court advantage in this contest.
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