Dean Wade has tallied 3.5 defensive boards per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the league by this standard: 75th percentile.The Cavaliers have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 20 games.The Cavaliers will likely see a rise in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 4th-quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Washington Wizards).Dean Wade will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city tends to increase player performance in all stat categories.
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