Marcus Smart has compiled an impressive 2.2 steals per game this season, significantly higher than his 1.5 steals per game last season.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.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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