Evan Mobley has tallied 33.9 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 92nd percentile.The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 5th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 5 games.The matchup against the Knicks is a favorable one for attempts from downtown; the opposition's starting PFs have averaged the 29th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (4.7).The Knicks have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to boost opportunities for the Cavaliers.The Knicks have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (8.0) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).
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