The matchup vs. Orlando is a hard one; when the Orlando Magic are the visiting team, they have given up the least points per game in the NBA to opposing starting PFs over the last 10 games (15.1).The slowest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 10 games has been the Boston Celtics.The Orlando Magic have played at the slowest pace in the league over the last 25 games, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Boston Celtics.As a team, the Celtics have been quite unsuccesful at getting to the charity stripe while playing at home: 3rd-worst in the NBA this year, totaling a mere 19.0 free throw attempts per game.Over the last 10 games when they have the home court advantage, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 2.8 free throws per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) against the Magic, finding it difficult to get to the foul line.
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