Over the last 5 games, opposing squads have shot 39.0% on three-pointers (8th-highest in the league) against the Orlando Magic, marking this as a good matchup.The 2nd-most lethargic pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Minnesota Timberwolves.The Timberwolves are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from facing the most sluggish tempo offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Magic).The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league while playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).Naz Reid has made 37.5% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 38.1% less than he's converted overall this year.
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