Santi Aldama has tallied 2.6 assists per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's tallied overall this year.The Kings have played at the 9th-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Grizzlies.The Kings have given up the least offensive boards per game (9.3) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).Santi Aldama is expected to get a boost in production in all facets of the game due to controlling the home court advantage in this contest.
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