The matchup against Orlando is a difficult one; when the Orlando Magic are on the road, they have allowed the 15th-least points per game in the league to opposing starting PFs over the last 10 games (15.1).The 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 25 games has been the Heat.The Orlando Magic have played at the least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 15 games, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Heat.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Miami Heat grade out 6thworst in in the league with just 9.7 offensive rebounds per game this year.Over the last 10 games when they are playing at home, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 2.8 free throws per game (13th-lowest in the NBA) against the Orlando Magic, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.
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