This year when they have the home court advantage, the other team's starting SGs have averaged 38.1% on shots from the field (4th-weakest in the NBA) against the Boston Celtics, creating a challenging matchup.The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games while on their home court.The Cavaliers are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the most sluggish pace road team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Boston Celtics).Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to added chances for scoring and assists, but the Cleveland Cavaliers grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA with a mere 8.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games.This year, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 2.0 foul shots per game (6th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics, struggling to get to the foul line.
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