Georges Niang has averaged 3.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.0 more than he's averaged over the course of the year on the road.The 3rd-most lethargic tempo team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Cavaliers.The Cavaliers are expected to see a decline in opportunities today from squaring off against the most lethargic pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Heat).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and create added chances for scoring and assists, but the Cavaliers grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA with just 8.3 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.Georges Niang will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road usually decreases player production across the board.
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