CJ McCollum has played 32.9 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 89th percentile.The Pelicans have played at the 10th-speediest pace in the league over the last 25 games.The Pelicans will likely see an increase in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Pistons).The Pelicans rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league on their home court this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).CJ McCollum stands to see a rise in effectiveness in all facets of the game on account of enjoying the home court advantage in this game.
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