Sam Merrill has totaled 0.8 defensive boards per game when playing away from home this year, placing him in the 16th percentile -- among the league trailers by this standard.The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 8th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 5 games while playing on the road.The Miami Heat have played at the 2nd-most sluggish tempo in the NBA in their home stadium this year, which should decrease possessions for the Cavaliers.The Cleveland Cavaliers rank as the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).Sam Merrill will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road tends to worsen stat production across the board.
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