Memphis Grizzlies By The Numbers: Key Stats to a Hot Start

MEMPHIS, TN - OCTOBER 21: The Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the Golden State Warriors on October 21, 2017 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN - OCTOBER 21: The Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the Golden State Warriors on October 21, 2017 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
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MEMPHIS, TN – OCTOBER 21: The Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the Golden State Warriors on October 21, 2017 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN – OCTOBER 21: The Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the Golden State Warriors on October 21, 2017 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Memphis Grizzlies are exceeding expectations early. Here’s how they’ve done it:

We’re now into the double-digit game count, and an NBA season that began in the Upside Down is beginning to right itself.

The Memphis Grizzlies are in the thick of the West playoff fight, clawing their way to the fringe of homecourt status. Their start has been a surprise to some (myself included), with several pleasant surprises about the roster.

But what has truly driven Memphis’ success this year? Let’s break down the numbers that have had the biggest impact so far: (stats as of Nov 10)