Herbert Jones has compiled an impressive 3.8 defensive boards per game this year, a significant increase from his 2.6 defensive boards per game last year.Herbert Jones has played 31.3 minutes per game away from home this year, placing him in the 78th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league.The Pelicans have played at the 4th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 15 games.The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from squaring off against the 5th-most up-tempo tempo road offense in the league this year (the LA Clippers).Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce more chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans rank 8thbest in in the NBA with 12.0 offensive boards per game this year.
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