CJ McCollum has totaled a measly 4.7 assists per game this season, a sizeable decrease from his 5.7 assists per game last season.The 5th-most sluggish tempo visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Pelicans.The Grizzlies have played at the 7th-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 15 games, which should reduce plays for the Pelicans.Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the New Orleans Pelicans grade out 10thworst in in the NBA while playing away from home with only 9.9 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.CJ McCollum will not possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home court usually decreases stat production in all stat categories.
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