The matchup vs. Orlando is a challenging one for shot attempts from downtown; when the Orlando Magic are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting PGs have tallied the 3rd-least 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (4.9).The Magic have played at the 5th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games away from their home stadium, which should lead to fewer plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers.Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Cavaliers rank 2ndworst in in the league with a mere 8.4 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.Darius Garland has converted a lowly 2.5 foul shots per game this season, a significant dropoff from his 4.0 mark last season.The matchup against Orlando is a tough one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a lowly 2.2 foul shots per game this year when the Orlando Magic are on the road (3rd-least in the NBA).
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