The matchup vs. Orlando is a favorable one; when the Orlando Magic are on the road, they have given up the 30th-most points per game in the league to opposing starting SGs this year (20.2).The Warriors have played at the 6th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 17 games while playing at home.The Warriors are expected to get a boost in plays in this contest from competing against the 7th-speediest tempo road team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Magic).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate added chances for scoring and assists, and the Warriors rank 1stbest in in the league with 13.3 offensive boards per game this year.This year, opposing clubs have come down with 9.2 offensive boards per game (lowest in the league) vs. the Orlando Magic (turning over possessions that could otherwise result in further chances for offense).
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