As it relates to shooting, the Toronto Raptors's feeble 110.8 points per game as the road team rates 7th-lowest in the league this year.The matchup against the Hornets is a challenging one for shots from the field; the other team's starting SGs have totaled the 15th-least buckets per game in the NBA since the start of last season (5.1).Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting squad, their opposition has secured 15.0 offensive boards per game (highest in the league) vs. the Hornets (maintaining possessions that can spark extra opportunities for offense).Since the start of last season when they are the visiting team, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 2.5 free throws per game (11th-fewest in the league) vs. the Hornets, facing an uphill battle to draw fouls.Scottie Barnes will likely suffer a reduction in effectiveness in all facets of the game on account of playing away from home in this game.
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