Wendell Carter Jr. has tallied a lowly 6.6 defensive rebounds per game this season, a significant dropoff from his 8.2 defensive rebounds per game last season.Wendell Carter Jr. has been called for 2.7 personal fouls per game when playing at home this year, ranking him in the 87th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone.The Cavaliers have played at the most lethargic pace-of-play in the league this year, which ought to lead to decreased plays for the Magic.The Orlando Magic rank as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
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