Among all players in the NBA, LaMelo Ball measures in the 100th percentile for personal fouls, putting up a massive 4.1 fouls per game this year.This year when they are playing at home, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged 4.9 three attempts per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) against the Magic, identifying this as a hard matchup.The 8th-most lethargic tempo team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Hornets.The Orlando Magic have played at the most lethargic pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should reduce possessions for the Hornets.As a team, the Hornets have been lousy at getting to the charity stripe: worst in the league this year, totaling a mere 18.7 foul shots per game.
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