P.J. Washington has averaged 0.9 steals per game this year, ranking in the 80th percentile -- one of the best in the league by this standard in recent days.P.J. Washington has tallied 32.6 minutes per game at home this year, placing him in the 86th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 3rd-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games.The Hawks have played at the 9th-speediest pace in the league over the last 20 games away from their home city, which ought to boost opportunities for the Hornets.P.J. Washington will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage usually raises player performance in all facets of the game.
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