Out of all players in the NBA, Carlton Carrington registers in the 92nd percentile for personal fouls, compiling an enormous 2.9 fouls per game while playing away from home this year.This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have put up 12.1 points per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Cavaliers, branding this as a hard matchup for offensive efficiency.The Washington Wizards rank as the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).The matchup against Cleveland is a tough one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a lowly 1.4 free throws per game this year when the Cleveland Cavaliers are at home (3rd-least in the NBA).Carlton Carrington will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home court generally decreases stat production in all facets of the game.
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