Bobby Portis has tallied 2.5 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the most foul-prone players in the NBA (81st percentile).The Cavaliers have played at the most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to decrease plays for the Bucks.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Bucks grade out 5thworst in in the NBA as the away team with just 9.6 offensive boards per game this year.While at home, the Cavaliers have given up the 9th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.1) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).This matchup may be a positive one for drawing fouls; when the Cleveland Cavaliers are playing at home, opposing squads have attempted a colossal 26.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games (4th-most in the league).
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