Santi Aldama has averaged 5.6 defensive rebounds per game this year, putting him in the 92nd percentile -- one of the best in the league by this metric in recent games.Among all players in the NBA, Santi Aldama lands in the 15th percentile for personal fouls, averaging a mere 1.1 fouls per game this year.The most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Grizzlies.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Grizzlies rank 4th-best in in the NBA with 12.5 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.Santi Aldama should get a boost in productivity for all stats in light of holding the home court advantage in this game.
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