Sam Merrill has averaged 2.8 assists per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 more than he's averaged in all games this season.Sam Merrill has been on the court for 26.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 11.2 higher than he's been on the court for overall this year.The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to see a rise in possessions in this contest from facing the 2nd-quickest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Milwaukee Bucks).The Cleveland Cavaliers rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).Sam Merrill will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city tends to boost player production for all stats.
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