Georges Niang has committed 2.3 personal fouls per game since the start of last season, ranking him as one of the most foul-whistled players in the NBA (79th percentile).The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 6th-most sluggish tempo in the league since the start of last season.The Knicks have played at the slowest pace in the league since the start of last season, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Cavaliers.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Cavaliers rank 2ndworst in in the NBA away from home with just 8.8 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season.Georges Niang ought to see a decline in effectiveness in all stat categories as a result of playing away from home in this game.
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