In comparison to last year's 51.3% clip, Al Horford's field goal efficiency has fallen this year to 39.7%.This year when they are on their home court, the other team's starting PFs have totaled 13.5 points per game (2nd-lowest in the NBA) against the Cleveland Cavaliers, labeling this as a tough matchup for offensive effectiveness.The 2nd-most lethargic tempo team in the league over the last 25 games has been the Boston Celtics.Offensive rebounds save possession and spark extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Boston Celtics grade out 5thworst in in the league with just 9.9 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.Over the last 5 games when they are at home, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 0.8 free throws per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Cavaliers, finding it difficult to get to the foul line.
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