The 3rd-quickest tempo offense in the NBA this year has been the Hawks.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Atlanta Hawks rank 8thbest in in the NBA with 11.4 offensive boards per game since the start of last season.The New Orleans Pelicans have given up the 9th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.9) in the league to their opposition since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).The matchup vs. the Pelicans is a strong one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting PFs have attempted a whopping 3.7 foul shots per game since the start of last season (24th-most in the NBA).
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