This year when they are the visiting squad, the other team's starting PGs have averaged 20.5% on 3-pointers (14th-lowest in the NBA) against the Nuggets, branding this as a challenging matchup.The 9th-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Orlando Magic.The Orlando Magic will likely experience a decrease in possessions in this game from facing the slowest pace team in the league over the last 10 games (the Nuggets).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about more chances for scoring and assists, but the Magic grade out 8thworst in in the NBA as the away team with a mere 9.8 offensive boards per game this year.The Nuggets have allowed the 4th-most offensive boards per game (11.6) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).
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