Trey Murphy III has posted 3.8 defensive rebounds per game this year, ranking him in the 79th percentile -- among the hottest players in the NBA by this metric in recent games.Trey Murphy III has averaged 33.4 minutes per game on his home court this year, placing him in the 89th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA.The Pelicans have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 15 games.The Pelicans are expected to get a boost in possessions today from facing the 7th-quickest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Rockets).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about further chances for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans rank 2nd-best in in the NBA with 12.8 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.
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