LaMelo Ball has attempted 12.8 3-point shots per game this year, quite a bit higher than his 9.0 mark last year.Among all players in the league, LaMelo Ball registers in the 87th percentile for playing time, averaging a monstrous 33.4 minutes per game while playing on the road this year.The matchup vs. the Wizards is a favorable one for shot attempts from downtown; the opposition's starting PGs have averaged the 4th-most three attempts per game in the NBA over the last 5 games (7.6).The Washington Wizards have played at the 4th-speediest tempo in the NBA this year, which should boost plays for the Charlotte Hornets.Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Hornets grade out best in in the league with 13.2 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.
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