The Rockets have played at the 9th-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games while playing at home.The Magic have played at the 7th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games away from their home city, which ought to increase possessions for the {OPP_TEAM}.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets rank 1stbest in in the NBA with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game this year.The Orlando Magic have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (9.0) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).
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