Lauri Markkanen has averaged 7.2 defensive boards per game since the start of last season, putting him among the best players in the NBA by this standard: 96th percentile.Lauri Markkanen has been on the court for 34.0 minutes per game since the start of last season, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 87th percentile.The {OPP_TEAM} are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 7th-speediest pace-of-play home offense in the league this year (the Grizzlies).The Utah Jazz have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league without the home court advantage since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).Lauri Markkanen figures to see a spike in productivity in all stat categories considering possessing the home court advantage in this contest.
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