Among all players in the NBA, LaMelo Ball rates in the 99th percentile for personal fouls, posting an enormous 3.6 fouls per game away from home this year.The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games.The Charlotte Hornets will likely see a decline in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the most sluggish tempo team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).LaMelo Ball will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling usually reduces stat production in all facets of the game.
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