Rui Hachimura has averaged 32.1 minutes per game while playing at home this year, ranking in the 84th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the NBA.As it relates to three-point shots, the Lakers's outstanding 39.5% rate of sunk threes at home rates 4th-most in the league over the last 15 games.The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 9th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should increase possessions for the Los Angeles Lakers.Rui Hachimura will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium generally increases player performance in all facets of the game.
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