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The matchup against New Orleans is a positive one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; when the Pelicans are on the road, opposing starting PFs have totaled the 3rd-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.4).The Cavaliers have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games.The Pelicans have played at the most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 10 games, which ought to lead to more plays for the Cavaliers.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Cavaliers grade out 5th-best in in the league with 13.0 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.Over the last 5 games, opposing starting PFs have attempted 4.6 foul shots per game (10th-most in the NBA) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, succeeding in their efforts to get to the foul line.
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