Max Strus has put up a whopping 4.8 defensive boards per game this year, a big improvement over his 2.7 defensive boards per game last year.Max Strus has played a whopping 34.3 minutes per game this year, quite a bit more than his 27.9 minutes per game last year.The Raptors have played at the 4th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 5 games away from their home court, which should boost opportunities for the Cavaliers.The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 8 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).This year, opposing clubs have captured 9.8 offensive boards per game (7th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Raptors (losing possessions that could otherwise generate further opportunities for offense).
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