Michael Porter Jr. has been called for 2.3 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-prone players in the league (75th percentile).The matchup vs. Franz Wagner is a good one for attempts from downtown; when defending fellow starting SFs this year, they have attempted a monstrous 5.7 threes per game (10th percentile).The Magic have played at the 5th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should reduce plays for the Nuggets.The Denver Nuggets check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).Michael Porter Jr. will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing without the home court advantage usually lowers player performance for all stats.
|