Since the start of last season, the other team's starting SFs have put up 16.4 points per game (23rd-highest in the league) vs. the Trail Blazers, making this a strong matchup for offensive effectiveness.The Grizzlies have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the league while playing on the road this year.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies grade out 5thbest in in the NBA with 12.0 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season.Over the last 5 games when they are at home, their opposition has brought down 9.6 offensive rebounds per game (9th-fewest in the NBA) against the Portland Trail Blazers (shortening possessions that could otherwise create extra chances for offense).The matchup vs. Portland is a favorable one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted an enormous 3.7 free throws per game since the start of last season when the Portland Trail Blazers are the visiting team (23rd-most in the NBA).
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