LaMelo Ball has averaged 1.0 blocks per game over the last 5 games, 0.7 higher than he's averaged in all games this season.Among all players in the league, LaMelo Ball slots into the 92nd percentile for playing time, putting up a colossal 34.3 minutes per game this year.The Pelicans have played at the 5th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should boost possessions for the Hornets.LaMelo Ball will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage tends to raise player performance in all stat categories.
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