Out of all players in the NBA, LeBron James registers in the 84th percentile for shots from behind the three-point arc away from his home court, posting 5.1 per game this year.LeBron James has tallied 34.7 minutes per game while on the road this year, placing him in the 96th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA.The matchup vs. the Grizzlies is a strong one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; the opposing team's starting PFs have tallied the 30th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (8.4).This year when they are playing at home, opposing teams have captured 10.0 offensive boards per game (4th-fewest in the NBA) against the Grizzlies (lessening possessions that could otherwise produce added chances for offense).LeBron James will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage generally boosts player performance for all stats.
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