Elfrid Payton has tallied 9.3 assists per game since the start of last season, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA in this category: 100th percentile.Out of all players in the NBA, Elfrid Payton registers in the 76th percentile for playing time, registering an enormous 26.5 minutes per game since the start of last season.The Grizzlies have played at the fastest pace in the league over the last 10 games with the home court advantage, which should lead to more opportunities for the Pelicans.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark extra chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans grade out 4th-best in in the league with 13.3 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.
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