Cody Martin has totaled 2.8 assists per game away from home this year, ranking in the 76th percentile -- among the NBA's leaders in this category.The Hornets are expected to see an increase in possessions in this contest from facing the 7th-quickest pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Sacramento Kings).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and spark extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hornets grade out 6thbest in in the league as the visting team with 11.6 offensive rebounds per game this year.This year, their opposition has grabbed 9.7 offensive boards per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Kings (lessening possessions that could otherwise bring about more chances for offense).
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