LaMelo Ball has been on the court for 30.9 minutes per game on the road this year, ranking him in the 81st percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA.Over the last 5 games, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged 8.8 3-point attempts per game (30th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Miami Heat, identifying this as a strong matchup.Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets rank 7thbest in in the league as the away team with 11.4 offensive boards per game over the last 19 games.The Heat have allowed the least offensive boards per game (9.3) in the league to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).
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