Dejounte Murray has tallied 4.7 defensive boards per game since the start of last season, ranking him in the 86th percentile -- one of the best in the NBA by this metric in recent days.Among all players in the league, Dejounte Murray rates in the 95th percentile for playing time, totaling a whopping 35.5 minutes per game since the start of last season.The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 3rd-fastest tempo in the league over the last 5 games.The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 10th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games at home, which ought to lead to more possessions for the New Orleans Pelicans.The Pelicans rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).
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