Donovan Mitchell has accumulated 0.0 technical fouls per game while playing away from home this year, putting him in the 77th percentile -- among the NBA's most-whistled when it comes to technicals.Since the start of last season when they are playing at home, the other team's starting PGs have tallied 4.8 3-point attempts per game (14th-fewest in the league) vs. the Trail Blazers, designating this as a hard matchup.The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 5th-most lethargic tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the Cleveland Cavaliers.The Cavaliers have been the 10th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA when playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).Donovan Mitchell ought to suffer a drop-off in productivity in all facets of the game considering playing on the visting team in this game.
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