The matchup vs. New Orleans is a favorable one; when the Pelicans are on their home court, they have given up the 27th-most points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting PGs over the last 10 games (21.6).The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 3rd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games.The Memphis Grizzlies rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).The Pelicans have allowed the 3rd-least offensive rebounds per game (8.6) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).The matchup against the Pelicans may be a strong one for getting to the free throw line; the other team's starting PGs have attempted a whopping 5.6 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (29th-most in the NBA).
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