Darius Garland has compiled 0.4 offensive boards per game since the start of last season, putting him in the company of the worst players in the NBA by this standard: 24th percentile.The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 6th-most sluggish tempo in the league since the start of last season.The Knicks have played at the slowest pace in the league since the start of last season, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Cavaliers.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Cavaliers rank 2ndworst in in the NBA away from home with just 8.8 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season.Darius Garland should suffer a reduction in performance across the board considering being on the road in this contest.
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