Spencer Dinwiddie has played 35.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games when playing at home, 5.5 more than he's played overall this year at home.The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 6th-fastest pace in the NBA while traveling this year, which should boost possessions for the Nets.Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Brooklyn Nets grade out 7thbest in in the NBA away from their home court with 11.9 offensive rebounds per game this year.This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing teams have nabbed 9.4 offensive rebounds per game (4th-fewest in the league) vs. the Hornets (losing possessions that could otherwise generate more chances for offense).Spencer Dinwiddie will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage usually improves player production in all stat categories.
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