CJ McCollum has put up 5.8 assists per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the league by this metric: 95th percentile.CJ McCollum has played 34.7 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 94th percentile.The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 10th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games.The Hawks have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games away from their home stadium, which ought to increase opportunities for the Pelicans.The New Orleans Pelicans have been the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games when playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).
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