Gordon Hayward has been on the court for 30.1 minutes per game while at home this year, placing him in the 79th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league.The matchup against Michael Porter Jr. is a strong one for shots from the field; when defending opposing starting SFs this year, they have successfully made a massive 49.0% of their field goals (96th percentile).The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games.The Nuggets have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to more plays for the Hornets.The Charlotte Hornets check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).
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