Ricky Rubio has made 2.5 foul shots per game since the start of last season, ranking him in the 83rd percentile out of all players in the NBA.The Cleveland Cavaliers rank as the 10th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA this year while playing at home.The Cavaliers have played at the 4th-quickest pace-of-play in the league this year on the road, which should lead to more possessions for the Pelicans.The matchup vs. the Pelicans is a positive one for getting to the foul line; their opposition have attempted a massive 22.9 free throws per game this year (9th-most in the league).The matchup against the Pelicans is a strong one for threes; opposing teams have posted the 2nd-highest 3-point rate in the league this year (33.8%).
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