LaMelo Ball has totaled a whopping 1.8 offensive boards per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 1.2 offensive boards per game last season.LaMelo Ball has been on the court for a terrific 34.8 minutes per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 34.1 minutes per game last year.The Hornets have played at the 3rd-speediest tempo in the NBA this year.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and create bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hornets grade out 14thbest in in the NBA on the road with 16.3 offensive boards per game this year.Playing at home, the New York Knicks have allowed the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (8.1) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
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