LaMelo Ball has compiled 2.4 steals per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 more than he's compiled in all games this season.LaMelo Ball has played 34.5 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 94th percentile.The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games.The Nuggets have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to more plays for the Hornets.LaMelo Ball will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city generally boosts stat production in all facets of the game.
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