Nick Richards has put up 1.2 blocks per game since the start of last season, placing him among the best players in the league by this metric: 94th percentile.The 3rd-speediest tempo away offense in the NBA this year has been the Charlotte Hornets.The {OPP_TEAM} are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from being pitted against the speediest pace home offense in the league this year (the Washington Wizards).Nick Richards stands to see a rise in effectiveness across the board on account of holding the home court advantage in this contest.
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