Dean Wade has accumulated 2.4 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the most foul-prone players in the NBA (78th percentile).The matchup against the Pelicans is a challenging one for attempts from downtown; opposing squads have tallied the 3rd-least 3-point attempts per game in the NBA over the last 5 games (37.4).The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the slowest pace-of-play in the NBA this year.The Pelicans have played at the 7th-slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games with the home court advantage, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Cavaliers.The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
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