LaMelo Ball has tallied 32.6 minutes per game while playing at home this year, putting him in the 83rd percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.The matchup vs. Boston is a good one for shot attempts from downtown; when the Celtics have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting PGs have tallied the 29th-most three attempts per game in the league this year (6.9).The Hornets rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists).The Boston Celtics have given up the 9th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.2) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).Compared to last season's 2.9 mark, LaMelo Ball's free throws sunk have spiked this season to 5.6 per game.
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