Scotty Pippen Jr. has posted 5.9 assists per game since the start of last season at home, ranking him among the hottest players in the NBA by this standard over this stretch of games: 91st percentile.The 2nd-most up-tempo tempo home team in the league this year has been the Memphis Grizzlies.The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to see a spike in plays in this contest from facing the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Washington Wizards).The Memphis Grizzlies check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Scotty Pippen Jr. will hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage usually raises player production across the board.
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