This year, the opposition's starting PGs have tallied 11.3 field goal attempts per game (fewest in the league) against the Hornets, branding this as a difficult matchup.The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 6th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games, which ought to decrease plays for the San Antonio Spurs.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to more chances for scoring and assists, but the San Antonio Spurs grade out 7thworst in in the NBA as the home team with a mere 10.5 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.The matchup vs. the Hornets is a difficult one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a lowly 2.9 free throws per game this year (3rd-least in the NBA).
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