Kelly Olynyk has put up 0.8 blocks per game over the last 5 games, 0.4 higher than he's put up over the course of the year.Kelly Olynyk has played 26.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.9 more than he's played overall this season.The Pelicans have played at the 10th-speediest pace in the league over the last 25 games.The Pelicans will likely see an increase in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Pistons).Kelly Olynyk will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court usually boosts player performance in all stat categories.
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