Jose Alvarado has averaged 4.7 assists per game this year, putting him in the 90th percentile -- among the NBA's best by this standard in recent games.The Pelicans have played at the 9th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games.The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see a spike in plays in this contest from facing the 3rd-speediest tempo offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder).The Pelicans check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league with the home court advantage this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Jose Alvarado stands to see a rise in efficiency for all stats as a result of holding the home court advantage in this matchup.
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