Relative to last season's 64.8% mark, Zion Williamson's field goal efficiency has spiked this season to 60.9%.Among all players in the NBA, Zion Williamson slots into the 80th percentile for personal fouls, compiling a massive 2.6 fouls per game away from his home court this year.This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have totaled 2.4 3-point attempts per game (15th-lowest in the league) vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, identifying this as a hard matchup.The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to suffer a drop-off in plays in this game from facing the 5th-most lethargic pace road team in the NBA this year (the Philadelphia 76ers).The Pelicans check in as the 9th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).
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