Jaren Jackson Jr. has tallied 1.6 blocks per game since the start of last season, ranking him among the best players in the NBA by this standard: 97th percentile.The 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the NBA this year has been the Grizzlies.The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 9th-fastest pace in the NBA this year, which should lead to more plays for the Grizzlies.Jaren Jackson Jr. will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city usually improves stat production in all stat categories.
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