Trey Murphy III has compiled 5.5 defensive boards per game over the last 15 games, 1.3 higher than he's compiled in all games this year.Trey Murphy III has averaged 38.2 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 7.9 higher than he's averaged overall this season.The Pelicans will likely see a rise in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 4th-quickest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Thunder).The Pelicans have been the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Trey Murphy III is expected to see a rise in output in all facets of the game as a result of owning the home court advantage in this matchup.
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