Sam Merrill has compiled 0.2 steals per game while playing on the road this year, ranking him in the 19th percentile -- among the NBA's worst in this category.The 3rd-most lethargic tempo team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Cavaliers.The Cavaliers are expected to see a decline in opportunities today from squaring off against the most lethargic pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Heat).Sam Merrill will not hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home city generally worsens player performance in all facets of the game.
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