Darius Garland has totaled 0.1 blocks per game while playing away from home this year, ranking him in the 17th percentile -- among the NBA's trailers by this standard.The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA this year.The Nets have played at the 8th-slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Cavaliers.Darius Garland will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage tends to reduces player performance in all facets of the game.
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