The Cleveland Cavaliers rank as the 5th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA at home this year.The matchup against the Celtics is a difficult one for scoring; the opposing team's starting SFs have shot for the 12th-lowest FG% in the league this year (41.6%).The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games while on their home court.The Celtics have played at the 5th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games on the road, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Cavaliers.When playing on the road, the Celtics have allowed the 9th-most offensive rebounds per game (10.8) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists).
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