Houston @ Cleveland Picks & Predictions

Over the last 20 games, the opposition's starting SGs have tallied 12.6 points per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Rockets, identifying this as a challenging matchup for offensive performance. The Cavaliers have been the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games when they are on their home court, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 1.0 foul shots per game (4th-fewest in the league) vs. the Rockets, facing an uphill battle to get to the free-throw line.

Ty Jerome has successfully made 62.7% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 11.3% more than he's sunk over the course of the season. Ty Jerome has sunk 66.9% of his three-pointers over the last 5 games, 27.6% higher than he's made from downtown over the course of the season. Ty Jerome has averaged 23.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.0 higher than he's averaged overall this season. With respect to offense, the Cavaliers's fantastic 121.8 points per game rates 2nd-strongest in the league this year. The 6th-speediest pace team in the league this year has been the Cavaliers.

Jarrett Allen has converted 75.8% of his field goals over the last 10 games, 6.0% higher than he's converted overall this year. With respect to offense, the Cavaliers's fantastic 121.8 points per game rates 2nd-strongest in the league this year. The 6th-speediest pace team in the league this year has been the Cavaliers. The Cleveland Cavaliers will likely see a rise in plays today from facing the 6th-quickest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the Rockets). Jarrett Allen has attempted 5.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games while at home, 1.0 more than he's attempted over the course of the year at home.