In regard to shot attempts from downtown, the least aggressive team in the league over the last 25 games has been the Philadelphia 76ers.The 76ers have played at the 9th-slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games while playing at home.The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 4th-most sluggish tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to decreased possessions for the 76ers.Over the last 5 games when they are at home, opposing teams have collected 11.4 offensive boards per game (7th-highest in the NBA) against the Cleveland Cavaliers (lengthening possessions that can produce more opportunities for offense).This year when they are playing at home, their opposition has attempted 23.5 foul shots per game (10th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Cavaliers, succeeding in their efforts to get to the charity stripe.
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