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This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting PFs have shot 47.7% on three-pointers (2nd-highest in the league) vs. the Knicks, identifying this as a positive matchup.The Orlando Magic have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 9 games while playing at home.The Knicks have played at the 4th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should boost plays for the Magic.As a team, the Magic have been among the best at getting to the foul line: best in the league this year, tallying 31.2 foul shot attempts per game.The matchup against the Knicks may be a positive one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted a whopping 5.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games (5th-most in the league).
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