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The matchup against Brooklyn is a strong one for 3-pointers; when the Brooklyn Nets are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting PGs have totaled the most three-pointers per game in the league this year (3.5).The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games.The Nets have played at the 10th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Cavaliers.The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).Over the last 5 games when they are at home, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 5.8 foul shots per game (6th-most in the NBA) vs. the Brooklyn Nets, succeeding in their efforts to get to the free-throw line.
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