Luguentz Dort has been on the court for 29.9 minutes per game when playing away from home this year, ranking him in the 80th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA.The matchup vs. New Orleans is a good one; when the Pelicans have the home court advantage, they have given up the 29th-most points per game in the NBA to opposing starting PFs over the last 5 games (21.4).The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 25 games.The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).The Pelicans have given up the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (8.6) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
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