Ja Morant has averaged 4.9 defensive rebounds per game since the start of last season, placing him among the best players in the NBA in this category: 87th percentile.Among all players in the NBA, Ja Morant measures in the 86th percentile for playing time, averaging an enormous 32.5 minutes per game since the start of last season.The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 6th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 15 games as the road team.The Pelicans have played at the 7th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 15 games with the home court advantage, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Memphis Grizzlies.Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Grizzlies rank 10thbest in in the league with 11.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.
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