While playing at home, the Grizzlies have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (12.1) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (which also eliminates additional opportunities for scoring and assists).The Phoenix Suns have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA without the home court advantage this year.As a team, the Phoenix Suns have been poor at drawing fouls away from their home court: worst in the NBA this year, averaging a lowly 18.6 free throw attempts per game.The matchup against the Grizzlies is a difficult one for shots from the field; the opposition's starting SGs have totaled the 3rd-least shots made from the field per game in the NBA this year (5.4).Torrey Craig will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home stadium usually reduces player performance in all facets of the game.
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