Wendell Carter Jr. has failed to make 3.4 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.9 more than he's missed from downtown overall this year when playing away from home.Wendell Carter Jr. has accumulated 2.7 personal fouls per game away from his home court this year, placing him in the 90th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone.The Orlando Magic rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).While on their home court, the Lakers have given up the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.4) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists).Wendell Carter Jr. will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city usually decreases player performance in all facets of the game.
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