The matchup vs. Atlanta is a positive one for field goal attempts; when the Atlanta Hawks are on their home court, opposing starting SGs have tallied the 22nd-most field goal attempts per game in the NBA this year (13.6).The Hawks have played at the most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 15 games in their home stadium, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Magic.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Magic rank 7thbest in in the NBA with 11.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.Over the last 5 games when they are on the road, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 4.8 free throws per game (28th-most in the league) vs. the Hawks, easily managing to get to the charity stripe.
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