When it comes to offense, the New Orleans Pelicans's subpar 107.4 points per game playing at home settles in as the 8th-weakest in the league over the last 5 games.The matchup vs. Portland is a hard one; when the Portland Trail Blazers are the visiting squad, they have allowed the 2nd-least points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting SFs this year (12.1).The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to experience a decrease in possessions today from being pitted against the 3rd-most sluggish tempo team in the league over the last 25 games (the Portland Trail Blazers).This year when they have the home court advantage, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 1.9 foul shots per game (4th-fewest in the NBA) against the Trail Blazers, finding it difficult to get to the foul line.
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