Charlotte @ Utah picks

Walker Kessler has compiled 3.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games, 0.4 higher than he's compiled overall this year. The Jazz have played at the 3rd-quickest pace in the league over the last 15 games with the home court advantage. Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Utah Jazz grade out 2ndbest in in the league with 12.8 offensive rebounds per game this year. Over the last 15 games when they have the home court advantage, opposing clubs have brought down 7.9 offensive boards per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Hornets (losing possessions that could otherwise create more opportunities for offense). Walker Kessler figures to see a spike in productivity for all stats considering holding the home court advantage in this game.

Kris Dunn has totaled 6.2 assists per game over the last 11 games while at home, 2.4 higher than he's totaled in all games this year at home. Kris Dunn has been on the court for 26.2 minutes per game over the last 11 games when playing at home, 9.7 more than he's been on the court for over the course of the season at home. The Jazz have played at the 3rd-quickest pace in the league over the last 15 games with the home court advantage. Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Utah Jazz grade out 2ndbest in in the league with 12.8 offensive rebounds per game this year. Over the last 15 games when they have the home court advantage, opposing clubs have brought down 7.9 offensive boards per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Hornets (losing possessions that could otherwise create more opportunities for offense).

Kris Dunn has converted 51.9% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 15 games, 8.6% higher than he's converted over the course of the year. Kris Dunn has been on the court for 26.2 minutes per game over the last 11 games when playing at home, 9.7 more than he's been on the court for over the course of the season at home. The Jazz have played at the 3rd-quickest pace in the league over the last 15 games with the home court advantage. Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Utah Jazz grade out 2ndbest in in the league with 12.8 offensive rebounds per game this year. Over the last 15 games when they have the home court advantage, opposing clubs have brought down 7.9 offensive boards per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Hornets (losing possessions that could otherwise create more opportunities for offense).

Taylor Hendricks has compiled 0.5 assists per game this year, putting him among the worst players in the NBA by this metric: 18th percentile. The Utah Jazz will likely see a decline in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 9th-slowest pace team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Charlotte Hornets).