Sam Merrill has averaged 0.3 steals per game when playing away from home this year, ranking in the 23rd percentile -- among the league's worst by this standard.The Cleveland Cavaliers will likely see a decline in opportunities today from being pitted against the slowest pace team in the NBA this year (the Philadelphia 76ers).Sam Merrill will not have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing without the home court advantage generally lowers player production across the board.
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