In terms of offense, the Bulls's lackluster 108.1 points per game comes in as the worst in the NBA over the last 10 games.The least up-tempo pace offense in the league this year has been the Bulls.The Chicago Bulls are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this game from facing the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Hornets).Over the last 10 games when they are playing at home, opposing clubs have brought down 12.4 offensive boards per game (4th-highest in the league) against the Hornets (lengthening possessions that can bring about added opportunities for offense).Over the last 17 games when they are at home, opposing clubs have attempted 22.8 foul shots per game (9th-highest in the league) against the Charlotte Hornets, succeeding in their efforts to get to the charity stripe.
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