Since the start of last season when they are on their home court, the opposing team's starting SFs have tallied 5.0 field goals per game (13th-lowest in the league) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, designating this as a hard matchup.The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 6th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA with the home court advantage this year, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the {OPP_TEAM}.The Dallas Mavericks have been the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league on their home court this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).While playing away from home, the Pelicans have allowed the most offensive rebounds per game (18.8) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).This matchup may be a strong one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team has attempted a massive 25.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (9th-most in the NBA).
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