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Since the start of last season when they are on the road, the opposing team's starting PGs have totaled 6.0 three attempts per game (24th-highest in the NBA) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, branding this as a positive matchup.The Pelicans have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace in the NBA at home this year, which should boost possessions for the {OPP_TEAM}.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Denver Nuggets rank 9thbest in in the NBA with 11.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.Since the start of last season when they are away from home, the other team has come down with 9.6 offensive rebounds per game (4th-fewest in the league) against the Pelicans (shortening possessions that could otherwise produce added chances for offense).Reggie Jackson will hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage generally increases stat production in all facets of the game.
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