Taj Gibson has made 50.0% of his three-point attempts this year, ranking him in the 99th percentile among all players in the NBA.The matchup against Yves Missi is a favorable one for treys; when matched up against other starting Cs this year, they have converted an enormous 39.0% of their shots from behind the three-point arc (93rd percentile).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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