Jaren Jackson Jr. has averaged 1.2 steals per game since the start of last season, putting him in the company of the best players in the league in this category: 92nd percentile.The 2nd-most up-tempo tempo home team in the league this year has been the Memphis Grizzlies.The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to see a spike in plays in this contest from facing the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Washington Wizards).Jaren Jackson Jr. will hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium generally increases player performance across the board.
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