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The matchup against Memphis is a positive one; when the Memphis Grizzlies are playing at home, they have given up the 9th-most points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting SFs this year (15.8).The Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA this year.The Trail Blazers are expected to see an increase in plays in this contest from facing the 7th-fastest pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 10 games (the Grizzlies).The Trail Blazers check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).This year, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 4.6 foul shots per game (5th-highest in the NBA) against the Memphis Grizzlies, finding it easy to get to the foul line.
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