CJ McCollum has totaled 3.4 defensive boards per game this year, ranking him in the 75th percentile -- among the NBA's hottest by this metric over this stretch of games.Out of all players in the league, CJ McCollum comes in at the 85th percentile for playing time, compiling a monstrous 33.1 minutes per game this year.The Pelicans have played at the 10th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games.The Pelicans check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games as the home team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).CJ McCollum should see an increase in productivity in all facets of the game as a result of controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.
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