DeMar DeRozan has registered a whopping 24.8 points per game this year, a big improvement over his 24.1 points per game last year.Out of all players in the league, DeMar DeRozan slots into the 91st percentile for playing time, putting up an enormous 34.2 minutes per game when playing on the road this year.The Magic have given up the 3rd-least offensive boards per game (9.3) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).This year when they are the visiting team, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 4.4 foul shots per game (22nd-highest in the league) against the Magic, easily managing to get to the free-throw line.DeMar DeRozan stands to get a boost in output in all stat categories due to enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.
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