Zach Edey has put up 5.6 defensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 more than he's put up in all games this year.The most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the Grizzlies.The Grizzlies will likely see a spike in possessions in this game from competing against the 7th-fastest pace-of-play away offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Houston Rockets).Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, and the Grizzlies rank best in in the NBA while at home with 13.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.Zach Edey stands to get a boost in effectiveness for all stats in light of owning the home court advantage in this contest.
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