Gordon Hayward has compiled a terrific 1.5 steals per game this season, quite a bit more than his 1.0 steals per game last season.Out of all players in the NBA, Gordon Hayward places in the 83rd percentile for playing time, compiling a monstrous 32.0 minutes per game this year.The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 9th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games.The Charlotte Hornets are expected to see an increase in opportunities today from facing the 10th-speediest tempo away team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Heat).Gordon Hayward will have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court generally increases player production across the board.
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