Rui Hachimura has compiled 5.0 rebounds per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 more than he's compiled over the course of the season.Rui Hachimura has averaged 28.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.3 higher than he's averaged overall this year.The 2nd-quickest tempo team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers.This year when they are playing at home, opposing teams have nabbed 9.2 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the league) against the Pelicans (turning over possessions that could otherwise result in more opportunities for offense).Rui Hachimura figures to see a rise in production in all stat categories on account of controlling the home court advantage in this game.
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