Sam Merrill has posted 1.0 defensive rebounds per game when playing away from home this year, placing him in the 19th percentile -- among the NBA's trailers in this category.The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 10th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games as the visting team.The Cleveland Cavaliers rank as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).Sam Merrill should suffer a reduction in performance in all facets of the game in light of being on the road in this contest.
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