The matchup against Orlando is a challenging one for shot attempts from downtown; when the Orlando Magic are playing at home, the opposition's starting SGs have averaged the 7th-least three attempts per game in the league this year (5.2).The 4th-least up-tempo tempo team in the league this year has been the Heat.The Heat are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from facing the 2nd-slowest pace team in the league over the last 20 games (the Magic).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Heat grade out 8thworst in in the league with only 9.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games.Duncan Robinson will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home court tends to reduce player production in all facets of the game.
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