Scotty Pippen Jr. has averaged 5.6 assists per game while on his home court this year, ranking him in the 93rd percentile -- among the league's best by this metric.The 6th-quickest pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Memphis Grizzlies.The Grizzlies will likely see a rise in plays in this game from being pitted against the 2nd-speediest pace away team in the NBA this year (the Spurs).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and result in more chances for scoring and assists, and the Grizzlies grade out best in in the NBA with 13.2 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.Scotty Pippen Jr. figures to get a boost in efficiency in all facets of the game considering having the home court advantage in this game.
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