Relative to last year's 38.2% rate, Wendell Carter Jr.'s three-point prowess has fallen this year to 20.8%.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Orlando Magic grade out 6thworst in in the NBA away from home with a mere 9.9 offensive boards per game this year.On their home court, the Wizards have given up the most offensive boards per game (13.9) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).Wendell Carter Jr. will not have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing without the home court advantage generally lowers player performance in all stat categories.
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