Jaren Jackson Jr. has averaged 4.5 defensive boards per game this year, putting him in the 85th percentile -- among the league's hottest by this metric recently.The Grizzlies have played at the fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games.The Grizzlies are expected to see a rise in plays in this contest from facing the 10th-most up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Nuggets).Offensive rebounds save possession and produce more chances for scoring and assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies rank 7th-best in in the league with 12.1 offensive boards per game this year.Jaren Jackson Jr. should get a boost in performance for all stats as a result of enjoying the home court advantage in this game.
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