Nick Richards has totaled 0.7 assists per game on the road this year, putting him in the 25th percentile -- among the NBA's worst by this metric.Nick Richards has committed 3.6 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's committed in all games this season.The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games.The Charlotte Hornets will likely see a decline in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the most sluggish tempo team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).While playing at home, the New Orleans Pelicans have allowed the 5th-most offensive boards per game (11.9) in the league to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).
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