Out of all players in the NBA, Patrick Williams places in the 25th percentile for personal fouls, averaging a measly 1.5 fouls per game without the home court advantage this year.This year when they are on their home court, the opposition's starting SFs have tallied 2.6 3-pointers per game (27th-most in the NBA) vs. the Magic, branding this as a good matchup.The Chicago Bulls rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 6 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).Without the home court advantage, the Magic have given up the 3rd-least offensive boards per game (8.8) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).Patrick Williams will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court tends to raise player production across the board.
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