Positives with Tuesday Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks Matchup

CLE @ ATL

Saddiq Bey has made 2.4 threes per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.6 higher than he’s converted in all games this season while on his home court.

Saddiq Bey has averaged 32.4 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, placing him in the 86th percentile — ranking among the most used players in the NBA.

The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games at home.

Offensive rebounds save possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hawks grade out 1stbest in in the league with 13.0 offensive boards per game this year.

This year, the other team has come down with 10.3 offensive boards per game (8th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Cavaliers (turning over possessions that could otherwise result in further chances for offense).

Darius Garland has sunk 4.8 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 2.6 more than he’s made from 3-point range in all games this season.

Darius Garland has played 37.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.7 higher than he’s played over the course of the year.

With respect to shot attempts from downtown, the most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The matchup vs. Atlanta is a strong one for shot attempts from downtown; when the Atlanta Hawks are on their home court, opposing starting PGs have averaged the 30th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (7.6).

The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games in their home city, which should boost opportunities for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Saddiq Bey has made 2.4 threes per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.6 higher than he’s converted in all games this season while on his home court.

Saddiq Bey has averaged 32.4 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, placing him in the 86th percentile — ranking among the most used players in the NBA.

The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games at home.

Offensive rebounds save possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hawks grade out 1stbest in in the league with 13.0 offensive boards per game this year.

Jarrett Allen has attempted 13.1 shots per game over the last 15 games without the home court advantage, 2.4 higher than he’s attempted over the course of the season on the road.

Jarrett Allen has been on the court for 30.9 minutes per game when playing away from home this year, ranking him in the 82nd percentile — seeing the court more than most players in the NBA.

With respect to shot attempts from downtown, the most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games in their home city, which should boost opportunities for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Jarrett Allen has attempted 3.9 foul shots per game this year, ranking him in the 89th percentile among all players in the league.

Jalen Johnson has attempted 14.8 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.5 more than he’s attempted in all games this year.

Jalen Johnson has played 34.3 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 93rd percentile.

The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games at home.

Offensive rebounds save possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hawks grade out 1stbest in in the league with 13.0 offensive boards per game this year.

The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games at home.

Offensive rebounds save possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hawks grade out 1stbest in in the league with 13.0 offensive boards per game this year.

Clint Capela will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city tends to improve player performance for all stats.

Dejounte Murray has attempted 6.1 shots from downtown per game at home this year, ranking him in the 88th percentile out of all players in the league.

Dejounte Murray has played 35.0 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 96th percentile.

The matchup vs. the Cavaliers is a favorable one for three-pointers; the opposing team’s starting PGs have shot for the 29th-highest three rate in the NBA this year (41.4%).

The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games at home.

Offensive rebounds save possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hawks grade out 1stbest in in the league with 13.0 offensive boards per game this year.

Out of all players in the NBA, Dejounte Murray places in the 94th percentile for field goal attempts with the home court advantage, totaling 17.9 per game this year.

Dejounte Murray has attempted 6.1 shots from downtown per game at home this year, ranking him in the 88th percentile out of all players in the league.

Dejounte Murray has played 35.0 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 96th percentile.

The matchup vs. the Cavaliers is a favorable one for three-pointers; the opposing team’s starting PGs have shot for the 29th-highest three rate in the NBA this year (41.4%).

The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games at home.

Bogdan Bogdanovic has attempted 13.8 shots from the field per game this year, quite a bit more than his 11.1 mark last year.

In contrast to last season’s 6.6 rate, Bogdan Bogdanovic’s shot attempts from downtown have risen this season to 8.2 per game.

The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games at home.

Offensive rebounds save possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hawks grade out 1stbest in in the league with 13.0 offensive boards per game this year.

Darius Garland has attempted 17.4 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.8 higher than he’s attempted in all games this year.

Darius Garland has sunk 4.8 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 2.6 more than he’s made from 3-point range in all games this season.

Darius Garland has played 37.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.7 higher than he’s played over the course of the year.

With respect to shot attempts from downtown, the most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Jalen Johnson has played 34.3 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 93rd percentile.

The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games at home.

Offensive rebounds save possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hawks grade out 1stbest in in the league with 13.0 offensive boards per game this year.

Jalen Johnson will possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home usually increases player production for all stats.

In contrast to last season’s 6.6 rate, Bogdan Bogdanovic’s shot attempts from downtown have risen this season to 8.2 per game.

The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games at home.

Offensive rebounds save possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hawks grade out 1stbest in in the league with 13.0 offensive boards per game this year.

Bogdan Bogdanovic will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage tends to increase stat production in all stat categories.

Negatives with Tuesday Matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks

In terms of treys, the Atlanta Hawks’s lackluster 34.8% rate of made threes rates 4th-fewest in the league over the last 25 games.

The matchup against the Cavaliers is a hard one for three-point attempts; the other team’s starting SFs have averaged the 13th-least three attempts per game in the league this year (3.9).

The Atlanta Hawks are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions today from being pitted against the 3rd-most sluggish tempo team in the league over the last 10 games (the Cavaliers).

Darius Garland has averaged 2.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 more than he’s averaged overall this season.

The 3rd-most sluggish pace offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Cleveland Cavaliers rank 3rdworst in in the NBA with only 8.4 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.

Over the last 10 games, opposing teams have grabbed 12.7 offensive boards per game (2nd-most in the NBA) vs. the Hawks (maintaining possessions that can lead to further chances for offense).

Darius Garland will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home city usually worsens player performance for all stats.

In terms of treys, the Atlanta Hawks’s lackluster 34.8% rate of made threes rates 4th-fewest in the league over the last 25 games.

The matchup against the Cavaliers is a hard one for three-point attempts; the other team’s starting SFs have averaged the 13th-least three attempts per game in the league this year (3.9).

The Atlanta Hawks are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions today from being pitted against the 3rd-most sluggish tempo team in the league over the last 10 games (the Cavaliers).

Relative to last year’s 10.0% rate, Jarrett Allen’s 3-point effectiveness has tailed off this year to 0.0%.

The matchup vs. Clint Capela is a difficult one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; when squaring off against fellow starting Cs this year, they have attempted just 1.1 three-pointers per game (7th percentile).

The 3rd-most sluggish pace offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Over the last 10 games, opposing teams have grabbed 12.7 offensive boards per game (2nd-most in the NBA) vs. the Hawks (maintaining possessions that can lead to further chances for offense).

Jalen Johnson has averaged 2.6 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-whistled players in the NBA (88th percentile).

In terms of treys, the Atlanta Hawks’s lackluster 34.8% rate of made threes rates 4th-fewest in the league over the last 25 games.

The matchup vs. Cleveland is a challenging one; when the Cleveland Cavaliers are the visiting team, they have allowed the 14th-least points per game in the NBA to the opposing team’s starting PFs this year (13.5).

The Atlanta Hawks are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions today from being pitted against the 3rd-most sluggish tempo team in the league over the last 10 games (the Cavaliers).

Over the last 5 games when they are playing at home, the opposition’s starting PFs have attempted 0.8 foul shots per game (15th-lowest in the league) against the Cleveland Cavaliers, struggling to get to the foul line.

Clint Capela has successfully made 0.0% of his shots from downtown since the start of last season, ranking him in the 4th percentile out of all players in the league.

Clint Capela has attempted 0.0 shots from downtown per game at home this year, ranking in the 6th percentile out of all players in the NBA.

Out of all players in the league, Clint Capela registers in the 79th percentile for personal fouls, registering an enormous 2.3 fouls per game while at home this year.

In terms of treys, the Atlanta Hawks’s lackluster 34.8% rate of made threes rates 4th-fewest in the league over the last 25 games.

The number of field goal attempts against Jarrett Allen has been quite low (9.9 per game) when guarding other starting Cs this year (10th percentile).

Dejounte Murray has averaged 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.2 more than he’s averaged over the course of the season.

In terms of treys, the Atlanta Hawks’s lackluster 34.8% rate of made threes rates 4th-fewest in the league over the last 25 games.

The Atlanta Hawks are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions today from being pitted against the 3rd-most sluggish tempo team in the league over the last 10 games (the Cavaliers).

In terms of treys, the Atlanta Hawks’s lackluster 34.8% rate of made threes rates 4th-fewest in the league over the last 25 games.

The Atlanta Hawks are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions today from being pitted against the 3rd-most sluggish tempo team in the league over the last 10 games (the Cavaliers).

Over the last 15 games, the other team’s starting PGs have attempted 2.5 free throws per game (15th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, struggling to get to the foul line.

Bogdan Bogdanovic has tallied 2.3 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most most-whistled players in the league (80th percentile).

In terms of treys, the Atlanta Hawks’s lackluster 34.8% rate of made threes rates 4th-fewest in the league over the last 25 games.

The matchup against the Cavaliers is a difficult one for 3-point attempts; the opposing team’s starting SGs have totaled the 15th-least three attempts per game in the NBA this year (4.7).

The Atlanta Hawks are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions today from being pitted against the 3rd-most sluggish tempo team in the league over the last 10 games (the Cavaliers).

The matchup against the Cavaliers may be a difficult one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team’s starting SGs have attempted a lowly 1.8 free throws per game over the last 10 games (10th-least in the NBA).

The 3rd-most sluggish pace offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Over the last 10 games, opposing teams have grabbed 12.7 offensive boards per game (2nd-most in the NBA) vs. the Hawks (maintaining possessions that can lead to further chances for offense).

Relative to last season’s 4.7 clip, Darius Garland’s number of free throws has tailed off this season to 3.5 free throws per game.

Over the last 20 games, opposing starting PGs have attempted 3.3 foul shots per game (13th-fewest in the NBA) against the Hawks, finding it difficult to get to the free-throw line.

Jalen Johnson has averaged 2.6 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-whistled players in the NBA (88th percentile).

In terms of treys, the Atlanta Hawks’s lackluster 34.8% rate of made threes rates 4th-fewest in the league over the last 25 games.

The matchup vs. the Cavaliers is a tough one for three-pointers; opposing starting PFs have tallied the 13th-least shots from downtown per game in the NBA over the last 10 games (1.2).

The Atlanta Hawks are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions today from being pitted against the 3rd-most sluggish tempo team in the league over the last 10 games (the Cavaliers).

Bogdan Bogdanovic has tallied 2.3 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most most-whistled players in the league (80th percentile).

In terms of treys, the Atlanta Hawks’s lackluster 34.8% rate of made threes rates 4th-fewest in the league over the last 25 games.

The matchup against the Cavaliers is a difficult one for 3-point attempts; the opposing team’s starting SGs have totaled the 15th-least three attempts per game in the NBA this year (4.7).

The Atlanta Hawks are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions today from being pitted against the 3rd-most sluggish tempo team in the league over the last 10 games (the Cavaliers).