As it relates to shot attempts from downtown, the least aggressive team in the league while on the road this year has been the Charlotte Hornets.This year when they are away from home, opposing starting SFs have totaled 3.4 shots made from the field per game (13th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Knicks, making this a difficult matchup.The Charlotte Hornets will likely see a decline in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the most lethargic pace visiting team in the league this year (the Knicks).Gordon Hayward has successfully made a lowly 54.3% of his free throws this season, significantly less than his 77.5 rate last season.Over the last 5 games, opposing starting SFs have attempted 2.2 foul shots per game (6th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Knicks, struggling to get to the free-throw line.
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