Zach LaVine has played 34.0 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 89th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA.The matchup against the Orlando Magic is a good one; they have given up the 23rd-most points per game in the NBA to opposing starting SGs this year (18.8).The Chicago Bulls rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 6 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).Without the home court advantage, the Magic have given up the 3rd-least offensive boards per game (8.8) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).This year, opposing squads have attempted 21.6 free throws per game (10th-lowest in the NBA) against the Orlando Magic, facing an uphill battle to get to the charity stripe.
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