Brandon Ingram has put up 5.5 assists per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the league by this standard: 94th percentile.Among all players in the NBA, Brandon Ingram places in the 89th percentile for playing time, tallying an enormous 33.0 minutes per game this year.The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 5th-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games, which should raise plays for the New Orleans Pelicans.The Pelicans check in as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).Brandon Ingram will enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city tends to boost player production in all stat categories.
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