Jaren Jackson Jr. has compiled a whopping 1.9 assists per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 1.0 assists per game last year.Out of all players in the NBA, Jaren Jackson Jr. registers in the 77th percentile for playing time, putting up a massive 30.8 minutes per game when playing away from home this year.The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to see a spike in opportunities today from facing the 9th-quickest pace offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Utah Jazz).The Memphis Grizzlies check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).Jaren Jackson Jr. is expected to see a spike in effectiveness in all stat categories in light of controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.
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