Nick Richards has averaged 25.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.7 higher than he's averaged overall this year.The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 10th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 12 games while playing away from home.The Hornets are expected to see a rise in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).Nick Richards figures to see a rise in output across the board due to having the home court advantage in this contest.
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