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The Pelicans rank as the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA this year.
Herbert Jones has made 54.0% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 8.4% higher than he's made over the course of the year. Among all players in the NBA, Herbert Jones places in the 89th percentile for playing time, averaging a colossal 33.2 minutes per game this year. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 5th-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games as the home team. The Pelicans will likely see a rise in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 6th-speediest tempo road team in the league over the last 19 games (the Trail Blazers). The New Orleans Pelicans have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).
Scoot Henderson has converted 39.0% of his shot attempts from the field while on the road this year, ranking in the 24th percentile among all players in the league. Scoot Henderson has averaged 2.6 personal fouls per game without the home court advantage this year, ranking in the 88th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone. The Trail Blazers check in as the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the league when playing away from home this year. Scoot Henderson stands to suffer a drop-off in production in all stat categories on account of playing away from home in this contest.
Deni Avdija has tallied 17.9 points per game over the last 10 games, 4.2 higher than he's tallied in all games this season. Deni Avdija has attempted 5.4 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games while playing away from home, 1.4 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season on the road. Deni Avdija has averaged 34.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.9 higher than he's averaged in all games this year. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 6th-fastest pace in the league over the last 19 games when playing away from home. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 5th-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games at home, which ought to raise plays for the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Trail Blazers check in as the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the league when playing away from home this year. Anfernee Simons will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage tends to decrease player production for all stats.
In comparison to last year's 45.8% mark, Dejounte Murray's field goal effectiveness has regressed this year to 38.2%. The Pelicans rank as the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The matchup vs. the Trail Blazers is a difficult one for 3-pointers; the opposition's starting PGs have shot for the 3rd-lowest three percentage in the NBA this year (29.8%).
Toumani Camara has converted 52.1% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 9.5% more than he's converted overall this season. Toumani Camara has been on the court for 31.2 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 80th percentile. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 6th-fastest pace in the league over the last 19 games when playing away from home. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 5th-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games at home, which ought to raise plays for the Portland Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers have been the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).
Yves Missi has sunk 64.6% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 8.7% higher than he's sunk overall this year. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 5th-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games as the home team. The Pelicans will likely see a rise in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 6th-speediest tempo road team in the league over the last 19 games (the Trail Blazers). The New Orleans Pelicans have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). Yves Missi has attempted 4.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 higher than he's attempted overall this year.
Deandre Ayton has successfully made 58.3% of his field goal attempts on the road this year, placing him in the 90th percentile out of all players in the league. Compared to last year's 11.1% rate, Deandre Ayton's three-point efficiency has risen this year to 20.2%. Deandre Ayton has tallied 30.4 minutes per game on the road this year, ranking him in the 77th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. The matchup with Yves Missi registers in the 97th percentile with the other side's starting Cs converting a whopping 41.0% of their attempts from beyond the arc this year. The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 6th-fastest pace in the league over the last 19 games when playing away from home.
Shaedon Sharpe has attempted 13.7 shots per game away from his home court this year, placing him in the 85th percentile among all players in the NBA. Shaedon Sharpe has attempted 5.9 shots from downtown per game on the road this year, ranking him in the 86th percentile among all players in the NBA. Shaedon Sharpe has tallied 36.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.2 more than he's tallied in all games this season. The matchup vs. the New Orleans Pelicans is a strong one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; opposing starting SGs have totaled the 4th-most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.1). The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 6th-fastest pace in the league over the last 19 games when playing away from home.
