Larry Nance Jr. has attempted 0.8 shots from downtown per game while on his home court this year, ranking him in the 20th percentile out of all players in the NBA.This matchup is a positive one for attempts from beyond the arc; when the Knicks are the visiting team, opposing squads have tallied the 3rd-most 3-point attempts per game in the league against them this year (37.5).The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 5th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games.The Knicks have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 25 games away from their home court, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the Pelicans.The New Orleans Pelicans rank as the 9th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
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