Relative to last season's 9.0 rate, LaMelo Ball's shot attempts from beyond the arc have jumped this season to 11.6 per game.Among all players in the NBA, LaMelo Ball rates in the 86th percentile for playing time, putting up an enormous 32.3 minutes per game this year.The matchup against the San Antonio Spurs is a strong one for three-pointers; the opposing team's starting PGs have shot for the 5th-highest three percentage in the NBA this year (40.4%).The Spurs have played at the 8th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to boost opportunities for the Hornets.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hornets grade out 3rd-best in in the league with 12.8 offensive boards per game this year.
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