Jalen Duren has averaged 3.2 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the most foul-prone players in the NBA (98th percentile).The matchup vs. Wendell Carter Jr. is a difficult one for scoring; when matched up against opposing starting Cs this year, they have converted a measly 4.9 buckets per game (13th percentile).The Magic have played at the least up-tempo pace in the league this year, which should reduce possessions for the Detroit Pistons.As a team, the Detroit Pistons have been poor at getting to the free-throw line while playing away from home: worst in the NBA this year, averaging just 18.6 free throw attempts per game.Jalen Duren will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home court generally reduces player performance across the board.
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