Josh Giddey has totaled 5.2 assists per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 more than he's totaled in all games this year.The 6th-quickest pace-of-play home offense in the NBA this year has been the Oklahoma City Thunder.The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 8th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA while traveling this year, which ought to raise possessions for the Oklahoma City Thunder.The Memphis Grizzlies have given up the 8th-least offensive boards per game (10.4) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).Josh Giddey figures to get a boost in efficiency across the board considering possessing the home court advantage in this contest.
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