Ja Morant has compiled 11.2 assists per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 higher than he's compiled over the course of the year.Ja Morant has averaged 35.3 minutes per game over the last 9 games, 6.9 more than he's averaged over the course of the year.The 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the NBA this year has been the Grizzlies.The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 9th-fastest pace in the NBA this year, which should lead to more plays for the Grizzlies.The Grizzlies have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists).
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