The matchup vs. Walker Kessler is a favorable one; he has allowed a monstrous 15.5 points per game when squaring off against fellow starting Cs since the start of last season (86th percentile).The Grizzlies are expected to get a boost in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 7th-quickest tempo offense in the NBA since the start of last season (the Utah Jazz).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Grizzlies grade out 10th-best in in the league with 10.9 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season.The number of fouls drawn by opposing starting Cs vs. Walker Kessler has been quite high (4.0 free throws per game) when matched up against opposing starting Cs since the start of last season (93rd percentile).
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