Nick Richards has averaged 1.0 defensive rebounds per game this year, putting him in the company of the worst players in the NBA by this metric: 16th percentile.Nick Richards has played 8.7 minutes per game while playing at home this year, ranking in the 9th percentile -- seeing the court far less than most players in the league.The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 10th-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games on their home court.The Suns have played at the least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games on the road, which ought to decrease possessions for the Hornets.On the road, the Suns have given up the 3rd-most offensive rebounds per game (11.5) in the league to opposing squads over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).
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