Ricky Rubio has made a measly 0.7 shots from downtown per game this season, a sizeable decrease from his 1.7 mark last season.The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA this year.The Nets have played at the 8th-slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Cavaliers.The Cleveland Cavaliers have been the 9th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games when playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).The Nets have allowed the 3rd-most offensive rebounds per game (11.4) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).
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