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Jordan Clarkson has played 28.6 minutes per game away from his home court this year, placing him in the 75th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA. The Utah Jazz have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games. The Jazz rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league as the visting team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists). The Orlando Magic have allowed the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (9.4) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).
In terms of shots from behind the three-point arc, the Utah Jazz's unimpressive 34.7% rate of drained threes when playing away from home settles in as the 3rd-weakest in the NBA this year. The Magic have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Jazz. Lauri Markkanen has converted a measly 4.3 foul shots per game this year, quite a bit less than his 5.3 mark last year. Lauri Markkanen will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home stadium usually lowers player performance across the board.
Keyonte George has attempted 14.6 shots per game over the last 5 games, 4.8 higher than he's attempted in all games this season. Keyonte George has made 3.8 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 1.9 higher than he's made over the course of the year. Keyonte George has tallied 33.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.4 more than he's tallied over the course of the season. The matchup vs. Orlando is a strong one for three-pointers; when the Orlando Magic have the home court advantage, opposing starting PGs have compiled the 25th-highest three percentage in the league this year (42.3%). The Utah Jazz have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games.
Franz Wagner has attempted 16.1 field goals per game this year, significantly higher than his 14.0 rate last year. Franz Wagner has averaged 32.4 minutes per game when playing at home this year, ranking him in the 85th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. The matchup vs. the Jazz is a good one for 3-pointers; opposing starting SFs have tallied the 30th-most shots from behind the three-point arc per game in the league this year (2.4). The Utah Jazz have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should lead to more plays for the Magic. Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Magic rank 7thbest in in the league with 11.0 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.
Cole Anthony has converted 43.7% of his treys over the last 10 games, 9.9% higher than he's made overall this season. The Utah Jazz have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should lead to more plays for the Magic. Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Magic rank 7thbest in in the league with 11.0 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Cole Anthony has sunk 93.8% of his foul shots over the last 10 games at home, 10.3% higher than he's converted over the course of the season with the home court advantage. Cole Anthony will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage usually improves player production across the board.
Jalen Suggs has successfully made 56.3% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games, 11.8% higher than he's sunk in all games this year. Jalen Suggs has attempted 6.6 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games playing at home, 1.3 more than he's attempted over the course of the season at home. The Utah Jazz have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should lead to more plays for the Magic. Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Magic rank 7thbest in in the league with 11.0 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Jalen Suggs will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home usually boosts player production in all stat categories.
The Utah Jazz have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should lead to more plays for the Magic. Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Magic rank 7thbest in in the league with 11.0 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. The matchup with John Collins when it comes to getting to the foul line places in only the 93rd percentile for difficulty with the other team's starting Cs attempting a colossal 4.2 free throws per game this year. Wendell Carter Jr. will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage generally increases player production across the board.
Collin Sexton has compiled 21.6 points per game over the last 5 games, 3.7 more than he's compiled over the course of the season. This year, the other team's starting SGs have averaged 14.8 shot attempts per game (30th-most in the league) against the Orlando Magic, labeling this as a strong matchup. The Utah Jazz have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games. The Jazz rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league as the visting team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists). The Orlando Magic have allowed the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (9.4) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).
Among all players in the league, John Collins lands in the 81st percentile for shots hit, tallying a whopping 5.6 per game this year. The showdown with Wendell Carter Jr. measures in only the 100th percentile for difficulty with rival starting Cs burying a colossal 64.3% of their field goals this year. The Utah Jazz have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games. The Jazz rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league as the visting team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists). The Orlando Magic have allowed the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (9.4) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).
Gary Harris has converted 53.8% of his shots from the field over the last 10 games, 9.4% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this season. Gary Harris has made 59.3% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 5 games, 21.6% higher than he's converted from 3-point range over the course of the year. This year, opposing starting SGs have averaged 6.0 three attempts per game (23rd-most in the league) vs. the Utah Jazz, labeling this as a strong matchup. The Utah Jazz have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should lead to more plays for the Magic. Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Magic rank 7thbest in in the league with 11.0 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.
Taylor Hendricks has made 57.5% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games, 19.4% more than he's converted overall this season. Taylor Hendricks has been on the court for 22.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.1 more than he's been on the court for in all games this year. This year when they are away from home, opposing starting PFs have averaged 49.9% on field goal attempts (21st-best in the league) vs. the Orlando Magic, making this a positive matchup. The Utah Jazz have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games. The Jazz rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league as the visting team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists).
Compared to last year's 15.6 mark, Paolo Banchero's shots from the field have increased this year to 17.7 per game. Paolo Banchero has made 2.2 threes per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.6 higher than he's made over the course of the year on his home court. Among all players in the league, Paolo Banchero ranks in the 93rd percentile for playing time, posting an enormous 34.7 minutes per game at home this year. The matchup vs. the Utah Jazz is a favorable one for three-point shots; the other team's starting PFs have totaled the 30th-most threes per game in the league this year (2.4). The Utah Jazz have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should lead to more plays for the Magic.
Joe Ingles has not yet played a game this season.
Brice Sensabaugh has gone over 5.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.
Kris Dunn has not yet played a game this season.
Markelle Fultz has gone over 7.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.
Moritz Wagner has gone over 9.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.
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| 2 | greenhouse12 | 8-2-0 | +9250 |
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| 8 | Sinthetix | 5-5-0 | +7000 |
| 9 | ruxpen | 7-3-0 | +6400 |
| 10 | cheeser | 7-3-0 | +6350 |
| All Magic Money Leaders | |||