This matchup is a difficult one; when the Boston Celtics are the visiting squad, they have given up the 3rd-least points per game in the NBA to opposing squads this year (108.8).Offensive rebounds save possession and produce more chances for scoring and assists, and the Cavaliers rank 7thbest in in the league when playing at home with 12.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.Georges Niang has converted a terrific 92.9% of his foul shots this season, a big improvement over his 83.7 rate last season.This year, their opposition has attempted 19.6 foul shots per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics, struggling to get to the charity stripe.
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