OKLAHOMA CITY – A look at three key numbers related to Saturday’s game at Chesapeake Energy Arena between New Orleans and Oklahoma City (4 p.m. Central, Fox Sports New Orleans, ESPN Radio New Orleans 100.3 FM). All statistics are via NBA.com and through Thursday's games:
30.6: New Orleans assist average through five games, an excellent number with the Pelicans generally setting a goal to have 30 assists in as many games as possible. Oklahoma City is only averaging 18.0, which is partly a function of its slower pace (No. 15 in the NBA) and less efficient offense, but also due to the Thunder not sharing the ball as much by comparison to other teams.