CJ McCollum has converted an impressive 3.6 three-pointers per game this year, a big improvement over his 2.8 rate last year.CJ McCollum has averaged 31.1 minutes per game while playing away from home this year, putting him in the 82nd percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged 21.7 points per game (30th-most in the league) vs. the Bucks, branding this as a good matchup for offensive performance.The Pelicans will likely see a rise in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the quickest pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Bucks).The Pelicans check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).
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