With respect to 3-point shots, the Pacers's fantastic 13.5 converted threes per game when playing at home places 10th-highest in the NBA since the start of last season.This year when they have the home court advantage, the other team's starting SFs have totaled 2.3 three-pointers per game (5th-most in the league) vs. the Orlando Magic, designating this as a positive matchup.The Indiana Pacers will likely see a spike in opportunities in this contest from competing against the quickest pace-of-play road offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Orlando Magic).Bennedict Mathurin should see a spike in effectiveness in all facets of the game in light of having the home court advantage in this contest.
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