Darius Garland has posted a lowly 7.7 assists per game this year, a sizeable decrease from his 8.5 assists per game last year.The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA this year.The Knicks have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 25 games on the road, which should lead to fewer possessions for the Cavaliers.The Cleveland Cavaliers have been the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).
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