Relative to last year's 2.8 rate, CJ McCollum's three-point shots converted have jumped this year to 3.5 per game.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 matchup vs. the Thunder is a positive one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; opposing starting PGs have tallied the most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (7.7).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).
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