This year when they are away from home, opposing starting Cs have logged 20.8 points per game (30th-most in the league) vs. the Indiana Pacers, marking this as a good matchup for offensive production.The Orlando Magic are expected to see a rise in possessions in this game from being pitted against the speediest pace-of-play visiting team in the NBA this year (the Pacers).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Magic grade out 9thbest in in the league with 12.1 offensive rebounds per game this year.Goga Bitadze has attempted 2.5 free throws per game this year, significantly more than his 1.1 rate last year.The matchup vs. Indiana is a positive one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting Cs have attempted a whopping 7.1 free throws per game this year when the Pacers are the visiting squad (30th-most in the NBA).
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