The Cavaliers have played at the 3rd-slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games at home.The Orlando Magic have played at the 5th-least up-tempo pace in the league this year, which ought to reduce possessions for the Cavaliers.The Cavaliers rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).The matchup against Wendell Carter Jr. is a challenging one for getting to the foul line; when Carter Jr. is playing on the road and facing other starting Cs this year, they have attempted a lowly 3.5 free throws per game (22nd percentile).
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