Bradley Beal has attempted just 4.1 3-point shots per game this year, a significant dropoff from his 5.3 mark last year.The matchup against the Pelicans is a challenging one for 3-point attempts; their opposition have totaled the 4th-least three attempts per game in the NBA over the last 25 games playing at home (36.0).The Washington Wizards have been the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (which will also lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).The Wizards have played at the 5th-slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games at home, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Pelicans.The matchup against the Pelicans is a hard one for threes; while at home, opposing starting PGs have compiled the 8th-lowest three rate in the NBA this year (30.5%).
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