Gordon Hayward has attempted 14.4 field goals per game this year, quite a bit more than his 11.9 rate last year.Among all players in the NBA, Gordon Hayward registers in the 83rd percentile for playing time, totaling a massive 32.0 minutes per game this year.This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged 5.7 3-point attempts per game (29th-highest in the league) against the Miami Heat, identifying this as a favorable matchup.The Miami Heat have played at the 9th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games on the road, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Charlotte Hornets.Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hornets rank 13thbest in in the league when playing away from home with 13.7 offensive boards per game this year.
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