Jaden McDaniels has tallied 2.5 personal fouls per game while on his home court this year, ranking him in the 86th percentile -- among the league's most foul-prone. The 6th-most sluggish tempo home team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Minnesota Timberwolves will likely suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the most lethargic pace-of-play visiting team in the NBA this year (the Orlando Magic).
Compared to last year's 33.2% mark, Cory Joseph's shooting prowess has surged this year to 39.3%. Cory Joseph has averaged 0.7 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the lowest-fouling players in the NBA (12th percentile). Cory Joseph has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 25.0% higher than he's made overall this season. In terms of getting to the charity stripe, the Orlando Magic's remarkable 25.0 foul shots per game places 2nd-best in the NBA over the last 25 games.
Wendell Carter Jr. Points Scored Props • Orlando
Wendell Carter Jr. has successfully made 90.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 10 games on the road, 12.8% more than he's made over the course of the season on the road. In terms of getting to the charity stripe, the Orlando Magic's remarkable 25.0 foul shots per game places 2nd-best in the NBA over the last 25 games.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has made 53.2% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 12.5% more than he's sunk overall this season. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has played 30.2 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 80th percentile. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has sunk 89.6% of his free throw attempts while on the road this year, placing him in the 88th percentile out of all players in the NBA. In terms of getting to the charity stripe, the Orlando Magic's remarkable 25.0 foul shots per game places 2nd-best in the NBA over the last 25 games. The matchup against Minnesota may be a strong one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a massive 3.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Minnesota Timberwolves are on their home court (6th-most in the NBA).
Cole Anthony has sunk 48.4% of his attempts from downtown over the last 15 games, 12.8% higher than he's converted in all games this season. Cole Anthony has tallied 27.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games when playing away from home, 9.4 higher than he's tallied overall this season on the road. Cole Anthony has sunk 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 22.6% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season. In terms of getting to the charity stripe, the Orlando Magic's remarkable 25.0 foul shots per game places 2nd-best in the NBA over the last 25 games.
Naz Reid has made 3.4 treys per game over the last 10 games at home, 0.7 higher than he's converted from beyond the arc overall this season at home. Naz Reid has played 35.0 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 6.9 more than he's played over the course of the year. The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Naz Reid has made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games at home, 14.6% more than he's sunk over the course of the year while at home. Naz Reid should get a boost in production across the board in light of owning the home court advantage in this game.
Out of all players in the league, Julius Randle comes in at the 86th percentile for playing time, averaging a whopping 32.3 minutes per game while on his home court this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Julius Randle will hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium tends to boost player production in all stat categories.
In contrast to last season's 15.2 clip, Franz Wagner's shots taken have increased this season to 19.4 per game. Among all players in the NBA, Franz Wagner comes in at the 85th percentile for three-point attempts, putting up 5.8 per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Franz Wagner lands in the 91st percentile for playing time, registering a massive 33.7 minutes per game this year. Franz Wagner has attempted 7.1 free throws per game over the last 15 games while playing away from home, 1.2 more than he's attempted in all games this season on the road. In terms of getting to the charity stripe, the Orlando Magic's remarkable 25.0 foul shots per game places 2nd-best in the NBA over the last 25 games.
Rudy Gobert has made 6.4 baskets per game over the last 10 games at home, 1.6 higher than he's made overall this season while playing at home. Rudy Gobert has averaged 33.1 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 90th percentile. The matchup with Wendell Carter Jr. places in the 97th percentile with the opposing team's starting Cs making an enormous 47.6% of their 3-pointers this year when they are playing at home. The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). The number of fouls drawn by other starting Cs vs. Wendell Carter Jr. has been remarkably high (3.3 foul shots per game) when guarding other starting Cs this year (83rd percentile).
Anthony Edwards has attempted 20.4 field goals per game this year, ranking in the 99th percentile out of all players in the league. Anthony Edwards has successfully made a terrific 4.1 threes per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 2.5 rate last year. Anthony Edwards has been on the court for 36.4 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 98th percentile. The matchup vs. Orlando is a positive one; when the Magic are the visiting team, they have allowed the most points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting SGs this year (20.2). The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).
Paolo Banchero has sunk 10.4 buckets per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 higher than he's converted over the course of the season. Paolo Banchero has successfully made 2.8 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.0 more than he's made over the course of the season while on the road. Paolo Banchero has been on the court for 33.9 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 92nd percentile. In contrast to last season's 7.0 rate, Paolo Banchero's number of foul shot attempts has increased this season to 8.2 foul shot attempts per game. In terms of getting to the charity stripe, the Orlando Magic's remarkable 25.0 foul shots per game places 2nd-best in the NBA over the last 25 games.
Mike Conley has sunk 51.1% of his three-pointers over the last 10 games at home, 9.3% more than he's made from three overall this year with the home court advantage. The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Mike Conley has sunk 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 8.7% more than he's converted in all games this season. Mike Conley will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court generally increases player performance in all facets of the game.
Anthony Black has made 85.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 11.3% more than he's made overall this year away from his home court. In terms of getting to the charity stripe, the Orlando Magic's remarkable 25.0 foul shots per game places 2nd-best in the NBA over the last 25 games.
Tristan da Silva has successfully made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 13.8% more than he's converted in all games this season. In terms of getting to the charity stripe, the Orlando Magic's remarkable 25.0 foul shots per game places 2nd-best in the NBA over the last 25 games. The matchup against Minnesota may be a strong one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a massive 3.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Minnesota Timberwolves are on their home court (6th-most in the NBA).
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