Scotty Pippen Jr. has compiled 5.2 assists per game since the start of last season, ranking in the 90th percentile -- among the NBA's best by this metric in recent games.The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games.The Milwaukee Bucks have played at the 6th-most up-tempo tempo in the league this year, which should lead to more plays for the Grizzlies.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies rank 4th-best in in the NBA with 12.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.Scotty Pippen Jr. will likely see an increase in production in all facets of the game on account of holding the home court advantage in this game.
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