In contrast to last year's 62.3% rate, Jarrett Allen's scoring efficiency has jumped this year to 68.4%.In regard to scoring, the Cavaliers's stellar 48.0% field goal percentage ranks 8th-highest in the league this year.The matchup vs. Portland is a favorable one for shot attempts from the field; when the Portland Trail Blazers are on their home court, opposing starting Cs have totaled the 30th-most FG attempts per game in the league this year (12.1).The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 9th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 9 games without the home court advantage, which should raise possessions for the Cleveland Cavaliers.In contrast to last year's 72.8% rate, Jarrett Allen's free-throw effectiveness has risen this year to 80.3%.
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