Relative to last year's 33.0% rate, Larry Nance Jr.'s 3-point prowess has spiked this year to 50.0%.This matchup is a difficult one for shot attempts from downtown; when the Mavericks have the home court advantage, opposing clubs have averaged the 9th-fewest 3-point attempts per game in the NBA against them this year (33.1).The Mavericks have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the league this year, which ought to increase opportunities for the Pelicans.In contrast to last season's 72.7% mark, Larry Nance Jr.'s foul-shot performance has spiked this season to 100.0%.As a team, the Pelicans have been terrific at getting to the foul line on their home court: 10th-best in the NBA this year, drawing 24.4 free throws per game.
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