Sam Merrill has compiled 0.6 blocks per game over the last 5 games, 0.4 more than he's compiled overall this season.The Cavaliers have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 20 games.The Cavaliers will likely see a rise in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 4th-quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Washington Wizards).Sam Merrill will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium tends to raise stat production across the board.
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