Sam Merrill has posted 0.2 offensive boards per game when playing on the road this year, putting him in the 16th percentile -- among the league trailers by this metric.The Cavaliers will likely suffer a drop-off in plays in this game from facing the 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Clippers).Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Cleveland Cavaliers grade out 1stworst in in the NBA with just 7.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.Sam Merrill will not possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road usually decreases player production in all facets of the game.
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