Out of all players in the league, Markelle Fultz measures in the 15th percentile for shot attempts from downtown, posting 0.4 per game this year.Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting PGs have tallied 3.0 3-point attempts per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Rockets, branding this as a hard matchup.The least up-tempo pace-of-play away team in the league over the last 25 games has been the Orlando Magic.The Magic check in as the 10th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Markelle Fultz will not enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home court usually worsens player production for all stats.
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