Zion Williamson has totaled 2.6 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games away from his home court, 0.5 more than he's totaled over the course of the season on the road.Zion Williamson has tallied 30.8 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 82nd percentile.The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this game from competing against the fastest pace home offense in the NBA this year (the Pacers).Offensive rebounds continue possession and create bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans grade out 7thbest in in the league with 11.0 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.The Pacers have allowed the 9th-least offensive boards per game (9.2) in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).
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