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When playing at home, the Magic have given up the least offensive boards per game (8.7) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
Jalen Suggs has posted 2.9 assists per game this year at home, ranking him among the league's hottest in this category recently: 75th percentile. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and spark further chances for scoring and assists, and the Orlando Magic grade out 12thbest in in the NBA playing at home with 12.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. Jalen Suggs will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home tends to improve player performance in all facets of the game.
When playing at home, the Magic have given up the least offensive boards per game (8.7) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
The Magic have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Spurs.