Compared to last season's 23.9 rate, LaMelo Ball's points per game have jumped this season to 30.4.Relative to last season's 9.0 mark, LaMelo Ball's 3-point attempts have increased this season to 13.1 per game.LaMelo Ball has played 33.8 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 89th percentile.The matchup vs. Houston is a favorable one for shots from the field; when the Rockets are on the road, the opposition's starting PGs have posted the 9th-highest FG% in the NBA this year (45.5%).The Houston Rockets have played at the 6th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games, which ought to lead to more possessions for the Hornets.
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