CJ McCollum has converted a whopping 3.6 threes per game this year, quite a bit higher than his 2.8 mark last year.Out of all players in the league, CJ McCollum places in the 84th percentile for playing time, totaling a whopping 31.9 minutes per game while playing away from home this year.The matchup against the Golden State Warriors is a positive one for three-pointers; opposing starting PGs have compiled the 25th-highest 3-point rate in the NBA this year (38.4%).The Warriors have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 21 games at home, which should increase plays for the New Orleans Pelicans.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to further chances for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans rank 8thbest in in the league with 12.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.
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