Miles Bridges has totaled 6.5 defensive boards per game this year, ranking him in the 95th percentile -- among the NBA's hottest by this metric in recent games.Among all players in the league, Miles Bridges lands in the 83rd percentile for playing time, logging an enormous 31.6 minutes per game this year.The Pelicans have played at the 5th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should boost possessions for the Hornets.Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Hornets grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA with 13.0 offensive boards per game this year.Miles Bridges will possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home generally boosts player performance for all stats.
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