Josh Green has averaged an impressive 28.7 minutes per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 24.1 minutes per game last year.The Spurs have played at the 8th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to boost opportunities for the Hornets.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hornets grade out 3rd-best in in the league with 12.8 offensive boards per game this year.This year when they are on the road, opposing starting SFs have attempted 3.5 free throws per game (6th-highest in the league) vs. the San Antonio Spurs, easily managing to get to the free-throw line.
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