James Harden has averaged 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 10 games, 0.1 more than he's averaged in all games this season.The matchup against Darius Garland is a hard one for shots from behind the three-point arc; when guarding fellow starting PGs this year, they have totaled just 1.7 threes per game (12th percentile).The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 2nd-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games.The Cavaliers have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which ought to decrease plays for the 76ers.The Philadelphia 76ers have been the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
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