Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has played 30.3 minutes per game while on his home court this year, placing him in the 80th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA.The matchup vs. New Orleans is a good one; when the Pelicans are the visiting team, they have allowed the 29th-most points per game in the league to opposing starting SGs this year (19.6).The Denver Nuggets have been the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).The Pelicans have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (6.6) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).The matchup against New Orleans may be a positive one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a massive 4.6 free throws per game over the last 10 games when the Pelicans are the visiting squad (26th-most in the NBA).
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