Jaren Jackson Jr. has totaled 1.3 steals per game when playing at home this year, ranking him in the 92nd percentile -- among the best in the NBA by this standard.Jaren Jackson Jr. has averaged 32.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.5 more than he's averaged over the course of the year.The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games.The Timberwolves have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to boost opportunities for the Grizzlies.Jaren Jackson Jr. will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium usually raises player production in all stat categories.
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