Jaren Jackson Jr. has put up 3.8 assists per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 more than he's put up in all games this season.Among all players in the NBA, Jaren Jackson Jr. rates in the 84th percentile for playing time, tallying a whopping 31.8 minutes per game this year.The Kings have played at the 9th-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Grizzlies.The Kings have given up the least offensive boards per game (9.3) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).Jaren Jackson Jr. will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city usually increases player production in all stat categories.
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