In regard to shooting, the Pelicans's outstanding 48.8% field goal rate while on the road places 4th-best in the league since the start of last season.This year, the opposition's starting PGs have shot 38.4% on 3-pointers (6th-highest in the league) vs. the Warriors, designating this as a good matchup.The Warriors have played at the 6th-quickest pace in the NBA this year, which should lead to more plays for the Pelicans.Over the last 5 games, opposing starting PGs have attempted 7.2 foul shots per game (2nd-highest in the NBA) against the Warriors, making it fairly effortless to get to the free-throw line.
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