This year when they are on their home court, the opposition's starting PGs have scored 17.0 points per game (8th-fewest in the league) against the Memphis Grizzlies, resulting in a challenging matchup for offensive production.The Charlotte Hornets are expected to experience a decrease in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 4th-slowest tempo road team in the league over the last 5 games (the Grizzlies).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Charlotte Hornets grade out 4thworst in in the league while playing at home with a mere 9.0 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.Over the last 5 games when they are at home, the other team has brought down 11.8 offensive rebounds per game (4th-most in the league) vs. the Memphis Grizzlies (preserving possessions that can generate more opportunities for offense).Among all players in the NBA, Cody Martin slots into the 7th percentile for foul-shot ability with a an unimpressive 51.5% rate this year.
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