Wendell Carter Jr. has committed 2.9 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the most-whistled players in the league (92nd percentile).The Grizzlies have played at the 9th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Magic.The Grizzlies have allowed the most offensive rebounds per game (11.8) in the NBA to the other team over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).Wendell Carter Jr. will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home stadium usually reduces player performance across the board.
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