Zach LaVine has posted 4.5 defensive boards per game away from his home court this year, placing him in the 85th percentile -- one of the best in the NBA by this standard.Zach LaVine has tallied 34.3 minutes per game on the road this year, ranking him in the 90th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league.The Magic have given up the 3rd-least offensive boards per game (9.3) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).Zach LaVine will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court generally raises stat production in all stat categories.
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