Elfrid Payton has compiled 4.0 defensive boards per game while playing away from home since the start of last season, ranking him in the 85th percentile -- among the NBA's best by this standard.The Pacers have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should raise plays for the New Orleans Pelicans.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark more chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans grade out 3rd-best in in the league with 13.7 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.
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