The Pelicans have played at the 5th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should boost possessions for the Hornets.Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Hornets grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA with 13.0 offensive boards per game this year.Taj Gibson will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court usually improves player performance in all facets of the game.
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