Out of all players in the NBA, Scotty Pippen Jr. rates in the 76th percentile for personal fouls, averaging a massive 2.3 fouls per game while on the road this year.The matchup against Sacramento is a tough one for three-point shots; when the Kings are playing at home, the opposing team's starting PGs have shot for the 9th-lowest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (30.6%).The Grizzlies are expected to see a decline in plays in this game from facing the 10th-least up-tempo tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Kings).Over the last 20 games when they are the visiting team, their opposition has brought down 10.0 offensive boards per game (30th-highest in the league) vs. the Sacramento Kings (retaining possessions that can spark further opportunities for offense).Scotty Pippen Jr. will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home court generally lowers player production in all stat categories.
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