Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Heat grade out 10thworst in in the league without the home court advantage with only 9.9 offensive rebounds per game this year.This year, opposing teams have secured 11.8 offensive boards per game (9th-highest in the league) against the Hornets (retaining possessions that can spark further opportunities for offense).Among all players in the league, Jaime Jaquez Jr. registers in the 24th percentile for getting to the free-throw line, posting a measly 0.8 free throw attempts per game on the road this year.This matchup is a positive one for getting to the foul line; when the Hornets have the home court advantage, the other team has attempted an enormous 26.2 foul shots per game this year (2nd-most in the league).Jaime Jaquez Jr. will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home city tends to reduce stat production across the board.
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