Jusuf Nurkic has compiled a whopping 3.7 assists per game this year, a significant increase from his 2.9 assists per game last year.The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 10th-speediest tempo in the league while traveling this year, which should boost possessions for the Phoenix Suns.The Suns check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA with the home court advantage this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).The Memphis Grizzlies have allowed the least offensive boards per game (7.6) in the NBA to the other team over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).
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