This year when they are at home, the other team's starting SFs have totaled 1.0 threes per game (12th-fewest in the league) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, making this a challenging matchup.The 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play home team in the NBA this year has been the Nuggets.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and result in further chances for scoring and assists, but the Nuggets rank 3rdworst in in the league without the home court advantage with only 9.8 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.While playing at home, the Pelicans have allowed the most offensive rebounds per game (16.5) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).Michael Porter Jr. will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home city usually worsens player performance for all stats.
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