Out of all players in the NBA, Jaren Jackson Jr. registers in the 99th percentile for personal fouls, compiling a massive 3.5 fouls per game when playing on the road this year.The matchup vs. Jalen Smith is a hard one for shots from the field; when Smith is on his home court and matched up against other starting Cs this year, they have sunk just 4.9 baskets per game (7th percentile).The Grizzlies have been the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).While on their home court, the Indiana Pacers have given up the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the league to opposing squads over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists).Jaren Jackson Jr. will likely suffer a drop-off in production in all facets of the game in light of playing away from home in this matchup.
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