Out of all players in the NBA, Fred VanVleet lands in the 98th percentile for playing time, putting up a monstrous 36.1 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year.The matchup against the Pelicans is a good one for three-point attempts; the other team's starting PGs have averaged the 28th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (7.1).The Houston Rockets have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games.The Pelicans have played at the 5th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the Houston Rockets.The Houston Rockets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists).
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