The matchup vs. the Suns is a difficult one for threes; the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged the least shots from downtown per game in the league this year (1.5). The Phoenix Suns have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Cavaliers. Donovan Mitchell will not have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage tends to lower player performance for all stats.
Jarrett Allen has averaged 28.7 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 76th percentile. The number of points posted against Oso Ighodaro has been quite high (16.9 per game) when squaring off against fellow starting Cs this year (97th percentile). The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA this year. The Cavaliers have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games while on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Jarrett Allen has attempted 6.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.8 more than he's attempted in all games this year.
Among all players in the NBA, Royce O'Neale rates in the 88th percentile for 3-point shots scored while at home, posting 2.4 per game this year. The Suns have been the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 15 games. The Suns will likely get a boost in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 8th-fastest tempo team in the league this year (the Cavaliers). Royce O'Neale has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 15 games at home, 25.0% more than he's sunk over the course of the season with the home court advantage. Royce O'Neale will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home generally increases stat production in all stat categories.
Oso Ighodaro has sunk 85.6% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 10 games, 26.3% more than he's converted overall this season. Oso Ighodaro has averaged 25.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 10.8 higher than he's averaged in all games this season. The Suns have been the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 15 games. The Suns will likely get a boost in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 8th-fastest tempo team in the league this year (the Cavaliers). Oso Ighodaro will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium generally increases stat production for all stats.
The matchup vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers is a challenging one for 3-point attempts; the other team's starting SFs have tallied the 3rd-least 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (3.9). The 4th-least up-tempo tempo offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Phoenix Suns. Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Suns grade out 2ndworst in in the league with just 9.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.
The matchup vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers is a difficult one; they have given up the least points per game in the league to opposing starting SGs this year (12.1). The 4th-least up-tempo tempo offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Phoenix Suns. Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Suns grade out 2ndworst in in the league with just 9.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.
Max Strus has played a measly 25.1 minutes per game this year, significantly less than his 32.6 minutes per game last year. The Phoenix Suns have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Cavaliers. Over the last 10 games, the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted 1.6 free throws per game (4th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Phoenix Suns, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line. Max Strus will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home stadium usually reduces player performance in all facets of the game.
Evan Mobley has converted 8.6 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 more than he's converted in all games this year. Evan Mobley has sunk 2.0 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.7 more than he's made from beyond the arc in all games this season without the home court advantage. Evan Mobley has been on the court for 30.2 minutes per game while playing on the road this year, putting him in the 80th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA this year. The Cavaliers have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games while on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).
Out of all players in the league, Darius Garland ranks in the 93rd percentile for three-pointers sunk away from home, compiling 2.6 per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Darius Garland slots into the 81st percentile for playing time, averaging a whopping 30.4 minutes per game this year. The matchup vs. the Phoenix Suns is a good one; they have allowed the most points per game in the league to opposing starting PGs over the last 5 games (29.2). The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA this year. The Cavaliers have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games while on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).
Ty Jerome has attempted 10.1 shots per game over the last 15 games while playing on the road, 2.0 higher than he's attempted overall this season on the road. The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA this year. The Cavaliers have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games while on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Ty Jerome has converted 3.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.8 more than he's put through the hoop in all games this year when playing on the road.
Nick Richards has successfully made 70.0% of his field goal attempts over the last 10 games, 15.9% higher than he's made overall this year. The Suns have been the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 15 games. The Suns will likely get a boost in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 8th-fastest tempo team in the league this year (the Cavaliers). Nick Richards has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 28.0% more than he's put through the net in all games this season. Nick Richards will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium usually increases player production in all facets of the game.
Kevin Durant has notched 26.4 points per game this year, placing him among the best players in the league by this metric: 99th percentile. Kevin Durant has made 58.5% of his attempts from downtown over the last 10 games at home, 11.0% more than he's made from beyond the arc overall this season while playing at home. Kevin Durant has played 36.9 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 99th percentile. The Suns have been the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 15 games. The Suns will likely get a boost in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 8th-fastest tempo team in the league this year (the Cavaliers).
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