Goga Bitadze has totaled 3.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he's totaled overall this year.Offensive rebounds retain possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, and the Magic rank 12thbest in in the league while playing at home with 12.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.Away from their home court, the Minnesota Timberwolves have given up the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (9.3) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).Goga Bitadze stands to see an increase in efficiency across the board as a result of possessing the home court advantage in this contest.
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