Nick Richards has totaled 5.8 defensive boards per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the NBA in this category: 93rd percentile.The Hornets are expected to see a spike in plays today from facing the 2nd-quickest pace offense in the league this year (the Chicago Bulls).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and spark further chances for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets rank 2nd-best in in the league with 13.4 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.Nick Richards stands to see a spike in output in all facets of the game due to enjoying the home court advantage in this game.
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