LaMelo Ball has totaled 8.7 assists per game over the last 11 games on his home court, 1.9 higher than he's totaled over the course of the year at home.LaMelo Ball has averaged 32.3 minutes per game while playing at home this year, ranking him in the 86th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA.The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should increase possessions for the Hornets.Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Hornets rank 2nd-best in in the NBA while at home with 12.7 offensive rebounds per game this year.LaMelo Ball ought to see an increase in effectiveness across the board as a result of holding the home court advantage in this matchup.
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