Relative to last season's 9.0 clip, LaMelo Ball's 3-point attempts have jumped this season to 12.6 per game.Among all players in the league, LaMelo Ball slots into the 92nd percentile for playing time, putting up a colossal 34.3 minutes per game this year.This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged 7.1 3-point attempts per game (3rd-highest in the NBA) against the New Orleans Pelicans, designating this as a strong matchup.The Pelicans have played at the 5th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should boost possessions for the Hornets.Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Hornets grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA with 13.0 offensive boards per game this year.
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