With respect to 3-point attempts, the 3rd-least aggressive team in the NBA this year has been the New Orleans Pelicans.This year, the other team's starting SFs have totaled 3.9 three attempts per game (12th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Denver Nuggets, branding this as a difficult matchup.The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games.The Nuggets have played at the 2nd-most lethargic pace in the league this year, which should reduce possessions for the Pelicans.Over the last 15 games, opposing teams have collected 11.2 offensive rebounds per game (7th-most in the league) against the Nuggets (saving possessions that can generate additional opportunities for offense).
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