Darius Garland has made 2.2 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 more than he's converted from beyond the arc overall this season.Darius Garland has tallied 32.8 minutes per game while playing on the road this year, putting him in the 85th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA.The matchup against Orlando is a favorable one for 3-pointers; when the Magic are on their home court, the opposing team's starting PGs have put up the 24th-highest three rate in the NBA this year (43.0%).The Magic have played at the 2nd-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should raise opportunities for the Cavaliers.With the home court advantage, the Magic have allowed the least offensive boards per game (8.9) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).
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