The matchup vs. the Pelicans is a difficult one; they have allowed the 15th-least points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting SGs this year (12.9).The Dallas Mavericks have played at the slowest pace-of-play in the NBA this year.The Pelicans have played at the 2nd-slowest pace in the league over the last 10 games in their home stadium, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Mavericks.The Dallas Mavericks rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).The matchup vs. the Pelicans may be a hard one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting SGs have attempted a lowly 1.3 foul shots per game over the last 25 games (13th-least in the league).
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