Julius Randle has been on the court for 34.0 minutes per game while playing at home this year, ranking him in the 92nd percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league.The matchup vs. Charlotte is a favorable one for threes; when the Hornets have the home court advantage, the other team's starting PFs have tallied the 28th-most threes per game in the NBA this year (2.5).The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA away from their home city this year, which ought to boost possessions for the {OPP_TEAM}.The New York Knicks have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the league while playing away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).This year when they are playing at home, opposing squads have nabbed 8.5 offensive boards per game (5th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Charlotte Hornets (diminishing possessions that could otherwise produce bonus chances for offense).
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