Compared to last season's 31.3 rate, Josh Giddey's playing time has dropped this season to 24.7 minutes per game.This year when they are playing at home, the opposing team's starting PGs have shot 29.6% on threes (5th-lowest in the NBA) against the Memphis Grizzlies, making this a difficult matchup.The Grizzlies have played at the 6th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games, which should reduce plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder.The Oklahoma City Thunder check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).
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