Sam Merrill has posted 1.0 rebounds per game while playing away from home this year, ranking him in the 14th percentile -- among the league trailers by this metric.The Nets have played at the 3rd-most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Cleveland Cavaliers.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and create more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Cavaliers rank 7thworst in in the league with only 9.3 offensive rebounds per game this year.Sam Merrill will likely experience a decrease in output in all stat categories due to playing on the visting team in this matchup.
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