Over the last 10 games when they are the visiting team, the other team's starting SFs have averaged 13.3 points per game (6th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Hornets, making this a difficult matchup for offensive output.The Hornets have played at the slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games in their home city, which should reduce possessions for the Thunder.The Thunder rank as the 10th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).Out of all players in the league, Aaron Wiggins places in the 20th percentile for getting to the charity stripe, totaling a mere 0.6 foul shots per game this year.Aaron Wiggins will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage generally worsens player production across the board.
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