CJ McCollum has compiled 4.6 assists per game this year, ranking in the 88th percentile -- among the hottest players in the NBA by this metric in recent days.CJ McCollum has tallied 37.7 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 4.9 more than he's tallied over the course of the year.The Pelicans will likely see a rise in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 4th-quickest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Thunder).The Pelicans have been the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).CJ McCollum is expected to get a boost in efficiency in all facets of the game in light of possessing the home court advantage in this matchup.
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