Out of all players in the league, Darius Garland slots into the 88th percentile for playing time, totaling a massive 33.3 minutes per game this year.The matchup against Miami is a favorable one for 3-point attempts; the other team's starting PGs have tallied the 27th-most three attempts per game in the NBA over the last 10 games when the Miami Heat have the home court advantage (7.6).The Miami Heat have played at the 9th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 5 games at home, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Cleveland Cavaliers.This year when they are away from home, opposing teams have nabbed 9.2 offensive boards per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) against the Heat (losing possessions that could otherwise spark extra opportunities for offense).
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