The Cleveland Cavaliers rank as the 6th-most efficient shooting team in the NBA this year.The matchup against the Magic is a strong one; they have allowed the 21st-most points per game in the NBA to opposing starting PFs over the last 25 games (15.6).The Magic have played at the 5th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games, which should increase possessions for the Cavaliers.At home, the Magic have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (8.2) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).The matchup vs. the Magic may be a positive one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a monstrous 3.7 free throws per game over the last 25 games (23rd-most in the NBA).
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