Ja Morant has compiled 7.5 assists per game this year, ranking in the 98th percentile -- among the best in the NBA by this standard in recent days.Ja Morant has averaged 35.3 minutes per game over the last 9 games, 6.9 more than he's averaged overall this season.The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the most up-tempo pace in the league this year.The Memphis Grizzlies will likely see a rise in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 6th-most up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Hornets).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about added chances for scoring and assists, and the Grizzlies rank best in in the NBA while on their home court with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.
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