Larry Nance Jr. has posted 1.4 offensive boards per game this year, ranking in the 83rd percentile -- among the hottest players in the NBA in this category over this stretch of games.The Pelicans will likely see a spike in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 7th-quickest tempo home offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Dallas Mavericks).Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans rank 7thbest in in the league away from their home court with 11.3 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.
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