Sam Merrill has compiled 0.2 steals per game away from home this year, ranking him in the 20th percentile -- among the league's worst by this standard.The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games.The Timberwolves have played at the 5th-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Cavaliers.Sam Merrill will not have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city generally worsens player production for all stats.
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