Out of all players in the NBA, Kristaps Porzingis rates in the 95th percentile for personal fouls, registering a whopping 3.2 fouls per game without the home court advantage this year.The matchup vs. Cleveland is a tough one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; when the Cleveland Cavaliers are on their home court, the opposing team's starting Cs have averaged the 10th-least three attempts per game in the league this year (1.3).The 4th-slowest pace-of-play road offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Boston Celtics.The Cavaliers have played at the 4th-most sluggish tempo in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Celtics.This year when they are at home, opposing clubs have captured 11.4 offensive boards per game (10th-most in the NBA) vs. the Cavaliers (lengthening possessions that can lead to bonus chances for offense).
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