Max Strus has tallied an impressive 4.8 defensive boards per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 2.7 defensive boards per game last year.Max Strus has averaged 34.5 minutes per game playing at home this year, ranking him in the 94th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league.The Miami Heat have played at the 9th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 5 games at home, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Cleveland Cavaliers.This year when they are away from home, opposing teams have nabbed 9.2 offensive boards per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) against the Heat (losing possessions that could otherwise spark extra opportunities for offense).
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