Compared to last season's 19.2 clip, LaMelo Ball's shots taken have surged this season to 21.8 per game.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.This year, opposing starting PGs have averaged 50.2% on shot attempts from the field (highest in the league) against the San Antonio Spurs, creating a positive matchup.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.
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