Memphis @ Phoenix picks

Out of all players in the NBA, Grayson Allen ranks in the 83rd percentile for shot attempts from downtown, putting up 5.8 per game this year. As it relates to 3-point shots, the Suns's terrific 38.0% rate of made threes rates 5th-best in the league this year. The Suns are expected to see a spike in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the fastest pace-of-play offense in the league this year (the Grizzlies). Grayson Allen has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 18.8% higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season. Grayson Allen figures to see an increase in effectiveness in all facets of the game due to possessing the home court advantage in this game.

Desmond Bane has accumulated 2.6 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the highest-fouling players in the league (89th percentile). This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have tallied 1.5 three-pointers per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Phoenix Suns, making this a hard matchup. The Memphis Grizzlies will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the least up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 10 games (the Phoenix Suns). Desmond Bane will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on the road generally lowers player production across the board.

Kevin Durant has posted 5.0 assists per game over the last 5 games while at home, 1.4 higher than he's posted in all games this year at home. Kevin Durant has averaged 35.4 minutes per game while playing at home this year, putting him in the 95th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. The Suns are expected to see a spike in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the fastest pace-of-play offense in the league this year (the Grizzlies). Kevin Durant is expected to see an increase in production in all facets of the game on account of controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.

Among all players in the NBA, Jaylen Wells comes in at the 76th percentile for 3-point prowess with an excellent 38.0% rate this year. The matchup against Phoenix is a positive one for three-pointers; when the Suns have the home court advantage, the other team's starting SFs have tallied the 10th-most three-pointers per game in the NBA this year (1.9). The most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA this year has been the Memphis Grizzlies. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies grade out 2nd-best in in the league with 13.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games. Jaylen Wells has sunk 94.1% of his foul shot attempts over the last 15 games, 12.9% more than he's put through the net in all games this year.