Evan Mobley has averaged 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, 1.1 higher than he's averaged over the course of the year at home.The matchup against Brooklyn is a tough one; when the Nets are away from home, they have allowed the least points per game in the NBA to opposing starting PFs this year (11.4).The Nets have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the league this year, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Cleveland Cavaliers.The Cleveland Cavaliers rank as the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league while on their home court this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).This year when they are on their home court, opposing starting PFs have attempted 1.9 free throws per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Nets, facing an uphill battle to get to the free-throw line.
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