LaMelo Ball has posted 8.4 assists per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 more than he's posted over the course of the season.Out of all players in the NBA, LaMelo Ball rates in the 90th percentile for playing time, tallying an enormous 33.7 minutes per game this year.The Hornets have played at the 9th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games.The Charlotte Hornets rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).LaMelo Ball ought to get a boost in effectiveness in all stat categories in light of controlling the home court advantage in this game.
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