Georges Niang has averaged an impressive 3.7 defensive rebounds per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 1.9 defensive rebounds per game last year.The 7th-speediest pace road offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Cleveland Cavaliers.The Sacramento Kings have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA in their home city this year, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Cavaliers.This year, the other team has brought down 8.1 offensive boards per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Kings (diminishing possessions that could otherwise result in added opportunities for offense).
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