Max Strus has been called for 0.1 technical fouls per game since the start of last season, ranking him as one of the most foul-whistled players in the NBA when it comes to technicals (78th percentile).Since the start of last season, the other team has averaged 36.3 three attempts per game (6th-highest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks, identifying this as a strong matchup.The matchup vs. New York is a hard one for three-point shots; when the New York Knicks are playing at home, the other team's starting SFs have put up the 13th-lowest 3-point percentage in the NBA since the start of last season (28.2%).The Cavaliers are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 6th-most lethargic pace home offense in the league this year (the New York Knicks).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and result in more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Cleveland Cavaliers grade out 9thworst in in the NBA with only 9.8 offensive boards per game since the start of last season.
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