Kelly Olynyk has converted 38.3% of his shots from downtown this year, ranking him in the 84th percentile among all players in the NBA.The matchup against the Spurs is a good one for shot attempts from downtown; the opposition's starting PFs have averaged the 2nd-most three attempts per game in the NBA over the last 10 games (6.4).The 3rd-speediest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Pelicans.The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 7th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games, which ought to increase possessions for the Pelicans.The Pelicans rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists).
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