Nick Richards has put up a whopping 1.8 assists per game this year, significantly higher than his 0.8 assists per game last year.The Charlotte Hornets will likely see an increase in plays in this contest from squaring off against the speediest pace-of-play home team in the NBA this year (the Chicago Bulls).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Hornets rank 2nd-best in in the league with 13.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.
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