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																				In terms of shooting, the Pelicans's subpar 110.1 points per game rates 6th-fewest in the NBA since the start of last season.The matchup vs. the Boston Celtics is a difficult one; they have given up the 2nd-least points per game in the NBA to opposing starting PFs this year (14.5).The Celtics have played at the most sluggish tempo in the NBA since the start of last season, which should decrease possessions for the Pelicans.This year when they are playing at home, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 3.1 foul shots per game (8th-fewest in the league) vs. the Celtics, finding it difficult to draw fouls.
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