Trey Murphy III has been on the court for 30.6 minutes per game while playing away from home since the start of last season, ranking him in the 81st percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA.The Pelicans have played at the 5th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 10 games when playing away from home.The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games with the home court advantage, which should increase plays for the Pelicans.The New Orleans Pelicans have been the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).This year when they are at home, opposing clubs have brought down 8.0 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-fewest in the league) vs. the San Antonio Spurs (lessening possessions that could otherwise produce additional chances for offense).
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