LaMelo Ball has averaged 8.6 assists per game on his home court this year, ranking him in the 99th percentile -- among the league's best by this metric.Out of all players in the league, LaMelo Ball comes in at the 91st percentile for playing time, compiling a monstrous 34.2 minutes per game while playing away from home this year.The 7th-fastest pace-of-play away team in the NBA this year has been the Hornets.The Magic have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games on the road, which should raise plays for the Hornets.The Hornets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
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