This year when they are on the road, the opposing team's starting SGs have tallied 5.2 three attempts per game (7th-lowest in the league) vs. the Magic, branding this as a difficult matchup.The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 6th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games while playing on the road.The Orlando Magic have played at the 4th-most lethargic tempo in the NBA this year, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Lakers.Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Lakers grade out 3rdworst in in the NBA when playing away from home with a mere 8.9 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.Austin Reaves is expected to suffer a drop-off in efficiency in all facets of the game as a result of playing away from home in this contest.
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