Zion Williamson has averaged 5.0 assists per game this year, ranking in the 91st percentile -- among the NBA's leaders by this standard in recent games.The 6th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the league over the last 20 games has been the Pelicans.The New Orleans Pelicans will likely see an increase in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 8th-most up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Utah Jazz).Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about added chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans rank best in in the NBA with 16.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.
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