Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has tallied 35.0 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 96th percentile.The matchup vs. the Pelicans is a positive one for 3-point attempts; the opposition's starting SGs have totaled the 28th-most three attempts per game in the league this year (6.5).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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