Sam Merrill has posted 3.8 defensive boards per game over the last 5 games, 2.3 higher than he's posted in all games this season.Sam Merrill has averaged 25.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 10.9 higher than he's averaged in all games this season.Out of all players in the league, Sam Merrill comes in at the 23rd percentile for personal fouls, averaging just 1.1 fouls per game while on his home court this year.The Cavaliers have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).Sam Merrill figures to see a spike in output for all stats in light of controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.
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