Dennis Smith Jr. has put up 4.8 assists per game over the last 5 games when playing on the road, 1.1 higher than he's put up over the course of the season on the road.The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA while playing on the road this year.The Timberwolves have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league this year, which ought to boost opportunities for the Hornets.The Charlotte Hornets have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).
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