LaMelo Ball has attempted 11.6 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this season, a big improvement over his 9.0 mark last season.Among all players in the league, LaMelo Ball ranks in the 86th percentile for playing time, tallying a monstrous 32.3 minutes per game this year.The matchup against Minnesota is a favorable one for 3-point shots; when the Timberwolves are the visiting team, opposing starting PGs have put up the 9th-highest three percentage in the NBA this year (38.3%).The Timberwolves have played at the 10th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games on the road, which should lead to more plays for the Hornets.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and create extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hornets grade out 4th-best in in the league with 12.7 offensive rebounds per game this year.
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