Jaren Jackson Jr. has averaged 31.6 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 82nd percentile.The 7th-fastest pace offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Grizzlies.The Toronto Raptors have played at the 8th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more plays for the Grizzlies.Over the last 25 games, opposing clubs have secured 9.7 offensive boards per game (5th-lowest in the league) against the Toronto Raptors (diminishing possessions that could otherwise generate bonus chances for offense).Jaren Jackson Jr. will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage tends to raise player performance for all stats.
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