Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has averaged 30.3 minutes per game playing at home since the start of last season, placing him in the 83rd percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.This year, opposing starting SGs have totaled 6.1 three attempts per game (4th-highest in the league) against the New Orleans Pelicans, branding this as a good matchup.Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has successfully made a terrific 100.0% of his free throws this season, a sizeable increase from his 85.9 rate last season.When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Magic's excellent 24.3 foul shots per game while playing at home settles in as the 4th-best in the NBA since the start of last season.Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city tends to increase player performance in all facets of the game.
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