Georges Niang has averaged a whopping 3.3 defensive rebounds per game this season, a big improvement over his 1.9 defensive rebounds per game last season.The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games as the home team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).Away from home, the Magic have given up the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (7.2) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Georges Niang will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home generally raises stat production in all facets of the game.
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