Among all players in the league, Franz Wagner lands in the 80th percentile for personal fouls, averaging a whopping 2.3 fouls per game this year.The Orlando Magic have played at the most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 15 games when playing on the road.The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Magic.The Hornets have given up the 2nd-most offensive boards per game (13.4) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).Franz Wagner should suffer a reduction in effectiveness in all facets of the game due to playing away from home in this game.
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