Jose Alvarado has attempted 9.2 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 2.1 higher than he's attempted overall this year.The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 7th-quickest pace in the NBA with the home court advantage this year.The Trail Blazers have played at the 5th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 7 games, which ought to boost plays for the Pelicans.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in added chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA with 15.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.Over the last 10 games, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 6.5 foul shots per game (2nd-most in the league) against the Trail Blazers, finding it easy to get to the foul line.
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