Compared to last season's 2.8 rate, CJ McCollum's 3-pointers made have risen this season to 3.4 per game.Out of all players in the NBA, CJ McCollum places in the 83rd percentile for playing time, logging a massive 31.6 minutes per game while at home this year.This year, the opposition's starting PGs have totaled 21.7 points per game (most in the NBA) against the Bucks, identifying this as a good matchup for offensive efficiency.The Pelicans will likely see an increase in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Milwaukee Bucks).The Pelicans rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games when playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).
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