Dennis Smith Jr. has totaled a whopping 4.4 assists per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 3.6 assists per game last year.Dennis Smith Jr. has played a whopping 24.4 minutes per game this season, quite a bit more than his 16.8 minutes per game last season.The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 3rd-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games.The Hawks have played at the 9th-speediest pace in the league over the last 20 games away from their home city, which ought to boost opportunities for the Hornets.The Charlotte Hornets check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
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