Jose Alvarado has averaged a mere 16.9 minutes per game this year, quite a bit less than his 21.5 minutes per game last year.The New Orleans Pelicans have been the least aggressive offense in the NBA away from their home court this year with respect to 3-point attempts.When playing at home, the Cavaliers have allowed the 3rd-most offensive rebounds per game (11.1) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).Jose Alvarado has sunk a measly 59.7% of his free throw attempts this year, quite a bit less than his 84.3 rate last year.This matchup may be a strong one for drawing fouls; when the Cavaliers are at home, opposing teams have attempted a massive 23.5 foul shots per game over the last 15 games (most in the league).
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