Jalen Williams has averaged 2.6 personal fouls per game when playing at home this year, ranking in the 85th percentile -- among the league's highest-fouling.Over the last 10 games when they are on their home court, the opposing team's starting PFs have registered 15.1 points per game (15th-fewest in the NBA) against the Magic, marking this as a hard matchup for offensive efficiency.The Oklahoma City Thunder will likely see a decline in plays today from facing the 5th-least up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Magic).The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).Over the last 10 games when they have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 2.8 free throws per game (12th-fewest in the league) against the Magic, struggling to get to the charity stripe.
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