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The matchup against the Atlanta Hawks is a good one for 3-pointers; the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged the 5th-most threes per game in the NBA this year (2.8).The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 9th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games.The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see an increase in plays in this game from sharing the court with the quickest pace road team in the league over the last 10 games (the Atlanta Hawks).Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in additional chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans rank 6th-best in in the NBA with 13.1 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.
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