Among all players in the league, Gordon Hayward slots into the 82nd percentile for playing time, posting an enormous 31.9 minutes per game this year.This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have registered 23.6 points per game (30th-most in the league) vs. the Toronto Raptors, designating this as a favorable matchup for offensive productivity.The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 8th-speediest pace in the league over the last 10 games while at home.The Raptors have played at the 7th-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games without the home court advantage, which ought to boost possessions for the Charlotte Hornets.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and create bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets rank 9thbest in in the NBA with 12.1 offensive rebounds per game this year.
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