Orlando @ Phoenix picks

The Magic have played at the 4th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 14 games, which ought to increase plays for the Phoenix Suns. The Suns check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Oso Ighodaro should see a spike in effectiveness in all stat categories as a result of owning the home court advantage in this game.

In terms of offense, the Magic's subpar 103.2 points per game places 2nd-worst in the NBA over the last 10 games. This year, opposing starting PFs have shot 29.1% on threes (3rd-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Suns, designating this as a hard matchup. The Orlando Magic will likely suffer a reduction in opportunities in this game from competing against the 5th-slowest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Suns). Franz Wagner will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city generally worsens stat production for all stats.

When facing other starting Cs, Goga Bitadze ranks in the 96th percentile with an enormous 3.3 three-pointers attempted against him per game this year. The Magic have played at the 4th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 14 games, which ought to increase plays for the Phoenix Suns. The Suns check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). The number of fouls drawn by other starting Cs against Goga Bitadze has been very high this year (5.0 foul shot attempts per game when they have the home court advantage: 93rd percentile). Mason Plumlee figures to see a rise in performance in all stat categories on account of enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.

Josh Okogie has made 1.6 field goals per game since the start of last season, ranking in the 21st percentile among all players in the league. As it relates to scoring, the Suns's poor 108.4 points per game settles in as the 10th-weakest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 5th-most sluggish pace offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Suns. Josh Okogie has made 69.0% of his free throw attempts since the start of last season, placing him in the 23rd percentile among all players in the NBA.

The Magic have played at the 4th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 14 games, which ought to increase plays for the Phoenix Suns. The Suns check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Jusuf Nurkic will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city usually increases player production in all stat categories.

When facing other starting Cs, Goga Bitadze ranks in the 96th percentile with an enormous 3.3 three-pointers attempted against him per game this year. The Magic have played at the 4th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 14 games, which ought to increase plays for the Phoenix Suns. The Suns check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). The number of fouls drawn by other starting Cs against Goga Bitadze has been very high this year (5.0 foul shot attempts per game when they have the home court advantage: 90th percentile). Jusuf Nurkic will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city usually increases player production in all stat categories.

Oso Ighodaro has averaged 3.8 defensive boards per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 higher than he's averaged over the course of the season. The Magic have played at the 4th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 14 games, which ought to increase plays for the Phoenix Suns. The Suns check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Oso Ighodaro should see a spike in effectiveness in all stat categories as a result of owning the home court advantage in this game.

Jonathan Isaac has successfully made 66.1% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 13.5% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the year. Among all players in the NBA, Jonathan Isaac lands in the 22nd percentile for personal fouls, posting a measly 1.3 fouls per game this year. The Orlando Magic have played at the 4th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 14 games. The Magic check in as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

The Orlando Magic will likely suffer a reduction in opportunities in this game from competing against the 5th-slowest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Suns). Franz Wagner will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city generally worsens stat production for all stats.

Goga Bitadze has played 24.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.1 more than he's played in all games this year. The Orlando Magic have played at the 4th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 14 games. The Magic check in as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).