CJ McCollum has tallied 4.2 defensive boards per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's tallied in all games this season.Out of all players in the league, CJ McCollum registers in the 91st percentile for playing time, putting up a monstrous 33.5 minutes per game this year.The Pelicans have played at the 4th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 5 games.The New Orleans Pelicans will likely see a spike in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 5th-most up-tempo pace away team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Dallas Mavericks).The New Orleans Pelicans have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).
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