Jaren Jackson Jr. has posted 1.8 blocks per game this year, ranking in the 98th percentile -- among the NBA's best by this metric in recent games.The speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Memphis Grizzlies.The Grizzlies will likely see a rise in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 3rd-quickest tempo road offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Pacers).Jaren Jackson Jr. should see an increase in effectiveness across the board as a result of owning the home court advantage in this game.
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