Dereck Lively II has tallied 3.0 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-whistled players in the league (95th percentile).The Cavaliers have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Mavericks.Offensive rebounds continue possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, but the Dallas Mavericks grade out 3rdworst in in the league with only 9.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.Dereck Lively II should experience a decrease in productivity in all facets of the game in light of being on the road in this contest.
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