Since the start of last season when they are on the road, the other team's starting SFs have totaled 13.9 points per game (12th-fewest in the league) against the Pelicans, creating a difficult matchup for offensive efficiency.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and create extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Mavericks rank 5thworst in in the NBA without the home court advantage with a mere 9.3 offensive rebounds per game this year.Without the home court advantage, the New Orleans Pelicans have allowed the most offensive rebounds per game (16.6) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Relative to last year's 75.9% mark, Derrick Jones Jr.'s foul-shot performance has regressed this year to 55.6%.Since the start of last season when they are playing at home, opposing starting SFs have attempted 2.9 free throws per game (6th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, struggling to get to the free-throw line.
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