Cole Anthony has totaled a lowly 3.9 assists per game this season, quite a bit lower than his 5.7 assists per game last season.Cole Anthony has committed 2.6 personal fouls per game away from his home court this year, ranking in the 86th percentile -- among the league's highest-fouling.The Grizzlies have played at the 9th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Magic.The Grizzlies have allowed the most offensive rebounds per game (11.8) in the NBA to the other team over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).Cole Anthony will not have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing while traveling usually reduces player performance for all stats.
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