Over the last 10 games when they are playing at home, opposing starting PFs have averaged 15.1 points per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Magic, creating a tough matchup for offensive performance.The Boston Celtics have played at the slowest pace-of-play in the NBA this year.The Celtics will likely experience a decrease in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the least up-tempo pace away team in the league this year (the Orlando Magic).When it comes to getting to the foul line, the Celtics's subpar 19.1 foul shot attempts per game rates worst in the league this year.Over the last 10 games when they are at home, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 2.8 free throws per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Magic, making it tough to draw fouls.
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