Gordon Hayward has totaled an impressive 5.4 assists per game this season, significantly more than his 3.9 assists per game last season.Out of all players in the NBA, Gordon Hayward places in the 81st percentile for playing time, compiling an enormous 32.2 minutes per game while on his home court this year.The 7th-fastest pace-of-play away team in the NBA this year has been the Hornets.The Magic have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games on the road, which should raise plays for the Hornets.The Hornets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
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