Nick Richards has played 24.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.8 higher than he's played in all games this year.The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 2nd-quickest pace in the league over the last 25 games.The Pelicans have played at the 10th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games at home, which should raise plays for the Hornets.The Charlotte Hornets rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA when playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).While on their home court, the Pelicans have allowed the 6th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.3) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).
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