Rui Hachimura has averaged 32.6 minutes per game while playing at home this year, placing him in the 86th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league.As it relates to shooting, the Los Angeles Lakers's remarkable 116.7 points per game with the home court advantage places 7th-best in the league over the last 15 games.This year, the other team's starting SFs have shot 55.3% on shots from the field (best in the league) against the Atlanta Hawks, resulting in a positive matchup.The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to see an increase in possessions today from being pitted against the 2nd-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Atlanta Hawks).Rui Hachimura will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home generally increases player production in all stat categories.
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