The 5th-most lethargic pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the Rockets.The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to reduce plays for the Houston Rockets.The Houston Rockets check in as the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Over the last 25 games, the other team has come down with 11.2 offensive rebounds per game (8th-most in the NBA) against the Cavaliers (lengthening possessions that can create added opportunities for offense).Jeff Green will not have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage tends to worsen stat production for all stats.
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