Markelle Fultz has converted 5.2 shots made from the field per game at home since the start of last season, ranking him in the 75th percentile among all players in the league.Offensive rebounds retain possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, and the Magic rank 12thbest in in the league while playing at home with 12.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.Away from their home court, the Minnesota Timberwolves have given up the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (9.3) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).The matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves may be a difficult one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team has attempted a measly 20.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Minnesota Timberwolves are the visiting squad (4th-least in the NBA).Markelle Fultz will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium tends to raise player production for all stats.
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