Scotty Pippen Jr. has totaled 5.6 assists per game while on his home court this year, ranking him in the 93rd percentile -- among the best in the NBA by this metric.The 7th-speediest pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Memphis Grizzlies.The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 20 games, which should increase plays for the Grizzlies.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce added chances for scoring and assists, and the Grizzlies grade out best in in the NBA with 13.3 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.Scotty Pippen Jr. will enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage usually increases player production in all facets of the game.
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