CJ McCollum has successfully made a terrific 3.5 3-pointers per game this season, significantly higher than his 2.8 rate last season.CJ McCollum has averaged 37.3 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 4.4 higher than he's averaged in all games this year.This year, opposing starting PGs have tallied 7.7 3-point attempts per game (most in the NBA) against the Thunder, making this a good matchup.The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 5th-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games, which should raise plays for the New Orleans Pelicans.The Pelicans check in as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).
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