This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have compiled 12.1 points per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Cavaliers, branding this as a tough matchup for offensive output.The 5th-least up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Hornets.The Charlotte Hornets will likely experience a decrease in plays in this game from sharing the court with the 2nd-most sluggish tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Cleveland Cavaliers).Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Charlotte Hornets grade out 3rdworst in in the league with a mere 8.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.This year when they are the visiting team, opposing starting SGs have attempted 1.4 free throws per game (3rd-lowest in the league) against the Cavaliers, struggling to draw fouls.
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