CJ McCollum has compiled 3.5 defensive rebounds per game this year, placing him in the 75th percentile -- one of the best in the NBA by this metric recently.CJ McCollum has tallied 34.4 minutes per game while playing at home this year, putting him in the 92nd percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.The Kings have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games on the road, which should boost possessions for the Pelicans.Away from home, the Kings have given up the 4th-least offensive rebounds per game (8.6) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).CJ McCollum will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court generally raises player performance in all facets of the game.
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