LaMelo Ball has attempted 12.3 three-pointers per game this season, quite a bit more than his 9.0 mark last season.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 matchup against San Antonio is a favorable one for three-point shots; when the Spurs are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting PGs have put up the highest 3-point rate in the NBA this year (48.4%).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.
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