Gordon Hayward has compiled 3.6 assists per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA by this metric: 86th percentile.Gordon Hayward has tallied 30.4 minutes per game while on his home court this year, ranking in the 80th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.The Magic have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games away from their home stadium, which should increase plays for the Hornets.The Charlotte Hornets rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).Gordon Hayward will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home usually increases stat production in all facets of the game.
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