Nick Richards has totaled 8.3 rebounds per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 94th percentile.The Charlotte Hornets are expected to get a boost in opportunities today from being pitted against the 5th-fastest tempo away team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Thunder).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Hornets rank 2nd-best in in the league with 13.2 offensive rebounds per game this year.Nick Richards will possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city generally improves stat production in all stat categories.
|