KJ Simpson has put up 5.0 assists per game over the last 5 games, 1.9 higher than he's put up over the course of the year.KJ Simpson has tallied 32.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 9.8 higher than he's tallied overall this year.The Charlotte Hornets will likely see a rise in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the most up-tempo pace offense in the NBA this year (the Grizzlies).The Hornets have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA when playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).KJ Simpson is expected to get a boost in productivity for all stats in light of controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.
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