With respect to scoring, the Cavaliers's remarkable 123.5 points per game as the home team comes in as the strongest in the NBA this year.The matchup against the Wizards is a good one; they have allowed the 9th-most points per game in the league to the opposition's starting PFs this year (18.6).The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games.The Washington Wizards have played at the 4th-quickest pace in the league this year, which should increase opportunities for the Cavaliers.Over the last 5 games, opposing starting PFs have attempted 6.0 foul shots per game (3rd-most in the NBA) against the Washington Wizards, finding it easy to get to the free-throw line.
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