Nick Richards has posted an impressive 2.3 offensive rebounds per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 0.7 offensive rebounds per game last year.Nick Richards has played 24.5 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 6.4 higher than he's played in all games this season.The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 5th-speediest pace in the league over the last 25 games while on their home court.The Raptors have given up the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.2) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).Nick Richards will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium tends to raises player performance across the board.
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