Darius Garland has totaled 0.1 blocks per game this year, putting him among the worst players in the league by this metric: 22nd percentile.The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the most sluggish pace in the league this year.The Knicks have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league with the home court advantage this year, which should lead to fewer plays for the Cavaliers.Darius Garland will not have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home court generally worsens player performance in all stat categories.
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