In comparison to last year's 22.1% rate, Simone Fontecchio's three-point prowess has jumped this year to 54.8%.The matchup against Memphis is a strong one for three-point attempts; when the Grizzlies are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting SFs have tallied the 30th-most three attempts per game in the NBA since the start of last season (5.6).The Utah Jazz have played at the 9th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games.Offensive rebounds save possession and result in added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Utah Jazz grade out 15thbest in in the league while at home with 14.7 offensive boards per game this year.With the home court advantage, the Grizzlies have given up the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (7.8) in the league to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
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