Jose Alvarado has totaled 4.0 assists per game this year, placing him in the 86th percentile -- one of the best in the NBA by this metric over this stretch of games.The Pelicans have played at the 6th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 25 games.The New Orleans Pelicans will likely get a boost in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 7th-most up-tempo tempo visiting offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Utah Jazz).The Pelicans rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games when playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).Jose Alvarado will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home usually boosts player production in all stat categories.
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