Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Hawks rank 2ndworst in in the NBA with only 8.6 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.
The matchup vs. Atlanta is a good one for three-pointers; when the Hawks are on their home court, the opposing team's starting SFs have compiled the highest 3-point rate in the league this year (60.1%). The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 4th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 15 games. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely see an increase in plays today from being pitted against the most up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Atlanta Hawks). The Pelicans rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).
The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 4th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 15 games. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely see an increase in plays today from being pitted against the most up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Atlanta Hawks). The Pelicans rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).
The matchup vs. the Pelicans is a hard one for shots from the field; the opposition's starting SFs have tallied the least FG attempts per game in the league this year (9.1). Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Hawks rank 2ndworst in in the NBA with only 8.6 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.
Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Hawks rank 2ndworst in in the NBA with only 8.6 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.
As it relates to shooting, the New Orleans Pelicans's lackluster 109.8 points per game as the road team ranks 3rd-weakest in the NBA this year.
As it relates to shooting, the New Orleans Pelicans's lackluster 109.8 points per game as the road team ranks 3rd-weakest in the NBA this year.
Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Hawks rank 2ndworst in in the NBA with only 8.6 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. The matchup vs. the New Orleans Pelicans may be a hard one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a lowly 1.2 foul shots per game over the last 15 games (least in the league).
As it relates to shooting, the New Orleans Pelicans's lackluster 109.8 points per game as the road team ranks 3rd-weakest in the NBA this year. The matchup against the Atlanta Hawks may be a tough one for drawing fouls; opposing starting PGs have attempted a lowly 3.3 foul shots per game over the last 20 games (3rd-least in the NBA).
Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Hawks rank 2ndworst in in the NBA with only 8.6 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.
The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 4th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 15 games. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely see an increase in plays today from being pitted against the most up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Atlanta Hawks). The Pelicans rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).
When it comes to scoring, the Atlanta Hawks's fantastic 121.6 points per game comes in as the 2nd-most in the NBA over the last 10 games. This year when they are on their home court, the opposing team's starting PFs have totaled 5.4 3-point attempts per game (3rd-most in the NBA) against the Pelicans, making this a positive matchup. The Hawks have played at the most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 20 games. The Hawks will likely get a boost in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 4th-speediest tempo team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Pelicans). The matchup vs. the New Orleans Pelicans may be a strong one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting PFs have attempted a monstrous 4.6 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (10th-most in the NBA).
Kristaps Porzingis has gone over 14.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.
Luke Kennard has gone over 7.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.
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