Jaren Jackson Jr. has averaged 1.2 steals per game since the start of last season, ranking him in the 93rd percentile -- among the NBA's hottest by this metric recently.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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