The Cavaliers have played at the 9th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 25 games.The Boston Celtics have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 20 games, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Cleveland Cavaliers.Offensive rebounds save possession and produce bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Cavaliers rank 1stworst in in the NBA as the away team with just 7.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games.Darius Garland has converted a measly 2.4 free throws per game this season, significantly less than his 4.0 rate last season.This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 2.3 free throws per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Boston Celtics, finding it difficult to get to the charity stripe.
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