Bennedict Mathurin has tallied 0.1 technical fouls per game since the start of last season, ranking him as one of the most foul-whistled players in the NBA when it comes to getting T'ed up (83rd percentile).In terms of scoring, the Pacers's lackluster 47.4% field goal percentage away from their home court places 8th-weakest in the league since the start of last season.The matchup vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers is a challenging one; they have given up the 15th-least points per game in the NBA to opposing starting SGs since the start of last season (15.6).The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 6th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league this year, which should decrease opportunities for the {OPP_TEAM}.Without the home court advantage, the Cavaliers have allowed the 5th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the NBA to the other team over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).
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