Alex Caruso has sunk an impressive 2.0 three-point shots per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 0.9 rate last season.The Chicago Bulls rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 6 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).Without the home court advantage, the Magic have given up the 3rd-least offensive boards per game (8.8) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).This year, opposing squads have attempted 21.6 free throws per game (10th-lowest in the NBA) against the Orlando Magic, facing an uphill battle to get to the charity stripe.Alex Caruso will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium usually raises stat production in all facets of the game.
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