Out of all players in the league, Tim Hardaway Jr. registers in the 80th percentile for shot attempts from downtown, averaging 5.4 per game this year.This year when they are at home, the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged 2.6 3-pointers per game (4th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, labeling this as a favorable matchup.The 7th-quickest tempo home team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Pistons.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pistons grade out 8th-best in in the NBA at home with 11.3 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.Tim Hardaway Jr. will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage tends to raise player performance in all stat categories.
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