Scottie Barnes has played 33.5 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 91st percentile.This year when they are at home, the opposing team's starting PFs have shot 47.4% on threes (3rd-highest in the league) against the Charlotte Hornets, labeling this as a good matchup.The Raptors have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and result in additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Raptors grade out best in in the league with 15.9 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.Scottie Barnes is expected to see an increase in efficiency in all facets of the game in light of owning the home court advantage in this matchup.
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