Dennis Smith Jr. has compiled a mere 3.8 assists per game this year, quite a bit less than his 4.8 assists per game last year.Relative to last season's 25.7 mark, Dennis Smith Jr.'s playing time has fallen this season to 19.7 minutes per game.The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 5th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games.The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 2nd-slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games on their home court, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Brooklyn Nets.Dennis Smith Jr. will likely suffer a drop-off in productivity in all facets of the game on account of playing away from home in this contest.
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