Relative to last year's 2.8 rate, Paul George's 3-pointers drained have surged this year to 3.5 per game.Paul George has played 34.3 minutes per game while playing away from home this year, ranking him in the 92nd percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA.The matchup vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers is a strong one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; the opposing team's starting PFs have totaled the 27th-most three attempts per game in the league over the last 5 games (6.1).The LA Clippers rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games when playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists).Over the last 25 games, the other team has nabbed 9.0 offensive boards per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Cavaliers (lessening possessions that could otherwise generate bonus chances for offense).
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