Herbert Jones has averaged 38.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.5 more than he's averaged in all games this season.The matchup against the Kings is a good one for shots from the field; the opposition's starting SFs have shot for the 30th-highest Field Goal% in the league this year (48.4%).The Kings have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games in their home city, which ought to increase opportunities for the Pelicans.The New Orleans Pelicans rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).Herbert Jones has successfully made 3.4 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season.
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