The matchup against Gordon Hayward is a favorable one; he has given up an enormous 20.2 points per game while on his home court when squaring off against fellow starting SFs this year (100th percentile).The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 9th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games when playing on the road.The Hornets have played at the 3rd-quickest pace in the league over the last 25 games, which should lead to more opportunities for the Hawks.The Atlanta Hawks rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).The matchup vs. Gordon Hayward is a good one for getting to the free throw line; when Hayward is on his home court opposing starting SFs this year, they have attempted a massive 4.2 foul shots per game (97th percentile).
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