Zach LaVine has put up 4.3 assists per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the league by this standard: 87th percentile.Among all players in the NBA, Zach LaVine ranks in the 94th percentile for playing time, compiling a whopping 34.9 minutes per game this year.The Kings are expected to see a spike in plays in this game from being pitted against the most up-tempo tempo team in the league this year (the Grizzlies).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark added chances for scoring and assists, and the Kings rank 10th-best in in the NBA at home with 12.5 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.Zach LaVine will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium generally boosts player production in all stat categories.
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