The 6th-slowest tempo home team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Boston Celtics.The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 5th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games on the road, which should decrease plays for the Celtics.Offensive rebounds save possession and spark additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Boston Celtics grade out 10thworst in in the league with just 10.3 offensive rebounds per game this year.This year when they are on the road, their opposition has captured 11.4 offensive rebounds per game (10th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers (retaining possessions that can create extra opportunities for offense).This year when they are away from home, opposing clubs have attempted 25.0 foul shots per game (7th-most in the league) against the Cleveland Cavaliers, finding it easy to get to the free-throw line.
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