Marcus Smart has put up 0.3 offensive boards per game when playing away from home this year, putting him in the 25th percentile -- among the NBA's trailers by this metric.Relative to last season's 0.1 mark, Marcus Smart's technical fouls have jumped this season to 0.3 per game.The Memphis Grizzlies will likely experience a decrease in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 2nd-most sluggish pace team in the NBA this year (the Phoenix Suns).The Grizzlies have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).Over the last 25 games, their opposition has brought down 11.1 offensive rebounds per game (9th-highest in the league) against the Suns (continuing possessions that can create bonus opportunities for offense).
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