Jose Alvarado has posted 4.4 assists per game this year, ranking in the 88th percentile -- among the NBA's hottest by this standard in recent days.The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 5th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games as the visting team.The Rockets have played at the 10th-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should increase opportunities for the Pelicans.The New Orleans Pelicans rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).
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