Brook Lopez has averaged 2.4 personal fouls per game on the road this year, putting him in the 76th percentile -- among the league's most foul-prone.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).Brook Lopez should suffer a drop-off in effectiveness across the board in light of being on the road in this matchup.
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