Marcus Smart has totaled 4.4 assists per game while playing on the road since the start of last season, placing him in the 88th percentile -- one of the best in the NBA by this metric.Among all players in the NBA, Marcus Smart places in the 83rd percentile for playing time, registering a colossal 30.2 minutes per game since the start of last season.The Grizzlies are expected to get a boost in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 7th-quickest tempo offense in the NBA since the start of last season (the Utah Jazz).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Grizzlies grade out 10th-best in in the league with 10.9 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season.
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