Wendell Carter Jr. has shot and missed 3.4 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.9 higher than he's failed to convert from 3-point range over the course of the year when playing away from home.The matchup against New Orleans is a hard one for threes; when the Pelicans are playing at home, opposing starting Cs have posted the 9th-lowest three rate in the league this year (25.4%).The Pelicans have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace in the league over the last 10 games with the home court advantage, which should decrease opportunities for the Magic.The Orlando Magic rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games away from their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Wendell Carter Jr. will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing while traveling usually worsens player production in all stat categories.
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