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The matchup vs. the Hornets is a difficult one for shot attempts from the field; the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged the least field goal attempts per game in the NBA this year (11.3).The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions in this contest from competing against the 4th-most sluggish pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Charlotte Hornets).As a team, the Cavaliers have been quite unsuccesful at getting to the foul line in recent days: 4th-worst in the league over the last 15 games, tallying a mere 20.1 foul shots per game.This year, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 2.9 free throws per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) against the Hornets, finding it difficult to draw fouls.
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