LaMelo Ball has put up 4.9 defensive boards per game this year at home, putting him among the league leaders in this category in recent days: 87th percentile.Among all players in the league, LaMelo Ball ranks in the 86th percentile for playing time, tallying a monstrous 32.3 minutes per game this year.The Timberwolves have played at the 10th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games on the road, which should lead to more plays for the Hornets.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and create extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hornets grade out 4th-best in in the league with 12.7 offensive rebounds per game this year.LaMelo Ball will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court generally increases player production across the board.
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