In contrast to last season's 23.3 mark, Kristaps Porzingis's points per game have jumped this season to 22.3.Kristaps Porzingis has made an impressive 57.1% of his field goals this year, quite a bit higher than his 49.9 mark last year.The matchup against the Hornets is a strong one; they have given up the 30th-most points per game in the league to the other team's starting Cs since the start of last season (16.8).The Boston Celtics have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 8 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).While on their home court, the Charlotte Hornets have given up the 6th-least offensive boards per game (9.8) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
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