The matchup vs. Boston is a hard one for scoring; when the Boston Celtics are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting SGs have compiled the 4th-lowest FG% in the league this year (38.1%).The Hornets have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games.The Hornets are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities today from squaring off against the slowest pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Celtics).Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to added chances for scoring and assists, but the Charlotte Hornets grade out 2ndworst in in the league while at home with just 8.4 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.This year, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 2.0 free throws per game (6th-lowest in the league) vs. the Boston Celtics, making it tough to get to the free-throw line.
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