Obi Toppin has posted 5.4 defensive boards per game over the last 5 games, 2.2 more than he's posted over the course of the year.The Pacers have played at the 5th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 25 games.The Pelicans have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games while traveling, which should boost possessions for the Indiana Pacers.Obi Toppin will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium generally increases player production across the board.
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