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The matchup against the Hornets is a challenging one for shot attempts from the field; the opposition's starting PGs have tallied the least FG attempts per game in the NBA this year (11.3).The Raptors have played at the 5th-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 10 games without the home court advantage.The Raptors are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 5th-least up-tempo pace-of-play home offense in the NBA this year (the Charlotte Hornets).Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Raptors grade out 10thworst in in the league on the road with a mere 10.9 offensive rebounds per game this year.The matchup vs. the Charlotte Hornets is a challenging one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting PGs have attempted just 2.9 free throws per game this year (3rd-least in the league).
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