Miles Bridges has totaled 6.4 defensive boards per game while on the road since the start of last season, ranking him in the 96th percentile -- one of the best in the NBA by this metric.Out of all players in the NBA, Miles Bridges places in the 98th percentile for playing time, tallying a whopping 35.9 minutes per game this year.The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 10th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 12 games while playing away from home.The Hornets are expected to see a rise in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).This year when they are on their home court, their opposition has secured 9.2 offensive boards per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans (minimizing possessions that could otherwise spark additional chances for offense).
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