Brandon Ingram has averaged 33.1 minutes per game at home since the start of last season, putting him in the 85th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA.The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 7th-quickest pace in the NBA with the home court advantage this year.The Trail Blazers have played at the 5th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 7 games, which ought to boost plays for the Pelicans.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in added chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA with 15.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.Brandon Ingram is expected to see a rise in output for all stats on account of controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.
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