Russell Westbrook has sunk just 36.7% of his shot attempts from the field this season, a significant dropoff from his 43.9 mark last season.Over the last 12 games when they are away from home, the other team has averaged 44.7% on shot attempts from the field (26th-best in the NBA) against the Cavaliers, resulting in a strong matchup.The Nuggets rank as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).Russell Westbrook will not enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home court usually reduces player performance in all stat categories.
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