CJ McCollum has successfully made an impressive 3.4 shots from downtown per game this season, quite a bit more than his 2.8 mark last season.CJ McCollum has played 31.3 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 83rd percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.The matchup vs. the San Antonio Spurs is a positive one for shots from the field; opposing starting PGs have compiled the 30th-highest Field Goal% in the NBA this year (50.2%).The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games.The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 4th-quickest pace in the NBA this year, which ought to raise opportunities for the Pelicans.
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