Among all players in the NBA, Jaren Jackson Jr. ranks in the 81st percentile for playing time, registering a colossal 31.6 minutes per game this year.The 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Grizzlies.The Sacramento Kings have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 20 games, which should raise possessions for the Memphis Grizzlies.The Sacramento Kings have given up the 3rd-least offensive boards per game (9.9) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).Jaren Jackson Jr. will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium tends to boost player production in all stat categories.
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