Darius Garland has played 35.4 minutes per game while playing away from home since the start of last season, ranking in the 98th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA.The matchup against the Heat is a positive one for field goals; opposing starting PGs have averaged the 21st-most shots made from the field per game in the league this year (6.4).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce added chances for scoring and assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers grade out 6thbest in in the league on their home court with 11.8 offensive boards per game this year.When playing on the road, the Heat have allowed the 7th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.5) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).Over the last 5 games, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 5.0 free throws per game (24th-highest in the league) against the Miami Heat, finding it easy to draw fouls.
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