Marcus Smart has averaged 6.3 assists per game over the last 6 games while at home, 1.1 higher than he's averaged overall this year at home.The 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Grizzlies.The Sacramento Kings have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 20 games, which should raise possessions for the Memphis Grizzlies.The Sacramento Kings have given up the 3rd-least offensive boards per game (9.9) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).Marcus Smart will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home tends to boost stat production for all stats.
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