The matchup vs. Atlanta is a strong one; when the Hawks are on the road, they have given up the 3rd-most points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting PFs this year (21.1).The Atlanta Hawks have played at the fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should raise possessions for the Hornets.The Hornets have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).The showdown with Jalen Johnson with respect to drawing fouls registers in just the 88th percentile for difficulty with opposing starting PFs attempting an enormous 3.9 foul shots per game this year when they are at home.Tidjane Salaun will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium usually improves player performance in all facets of the game.
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