The matchup against the Hornets is a good one for 3-pointers; the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged the 3rd-most shots from behind the three-point arc per game in the NBA this year (2.5).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce added chances for scoring and assists, and the Orlando Magic grade out 10th-best in in the NBA with 11.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has made an impressive 100.0% of his foul shot attempts this year, quite a bit more than his 85.9 mark last year.The matchup against the Hornets may be a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting SGs have attempted an enormous 4.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (4th-most in the NBA).Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage tends to boost player production for all stats.
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