Buddy Hield has posted a measly 2.6 defensive rebounds per game this year, quite a bit lower than his 4.2 defensive rebounds per game last year.Buddy Hield has been on the court for just 23.0 minutes per game this season, a sizeable decrease from his 30.5 minutes per game last season.The Orlando Magic have played at the 9th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA with the home court advantage this year, which should reduce opportunities for the Indiana Pacers.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Indiana Pacers rank 9thworst in in the NBA away from their home court with a mere 9.8 offensive rebounds per game this year.
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