P.J. Washington has compiled 4.2 defensive boards per game while on the road this year, putting him in the 83rd percentile -- near the top of the league by this metric.P.J. Washington has averaged 30.6 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 77th percentile.The Miami Heat have played at the 9th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games on the road, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Charlotte Hornets.Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hornets rank 13thbest in in the league when playing away from home with 13.7 offensive boards per game this year.This year when they are on the road, opposing teams have come down with 9.2 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-fewest in the NBA) against the Heat (shortening possessions that could otherwise create bonus opportunities for offense).
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