This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have logged 11.3 points per game (lowest in the league) vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, designating this as a difficult matchup for offensive productivity.The 76ers have played at the most lethargic pace in the league this year, which ought to reduce possessions for the Cleveland Cavaliers.Offensive rebounds save possession and produce further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Cavaliers rank 4thworst in in the league on their home court with a mere 8.6 offensive rebounds per game this year.Dean Wade has converted just 38.9% of his free throw attempts this season, a sizeable decrease from his 72.2 rate last season.The matchup against the 76ers is a tough one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a lowly 1.5 free throws per game this year (least in the NBA).
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