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January 16, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) moves the ball against the defense of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Saturday, March 18th, the (44-22) Cleveland Cavaliers will be on the road to take on the (40-28) Los Angeles Clippers.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Cavaliers 105.4 – Clippers 101.4 with an over/under of 206.7.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Cavaliers +4.5 (4th) > Clippers +2.8 (7th)
Points per game: Cavaliers 110.8 (3rd) > Clippers 107.6 (tied for 7th)
Points allowed per game: Clippers 104.8 (12th) > Cavaliers 106.5 (21st)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Cavaliers 47.0% (5th) > Clippers 46.9% (6th)
Three Point Percentage: Cavaliers 39.2% (2nd) > Clippers 37.3% (tied for 5th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Clippers 45.1% (10th) > Cavaliers 45.4% (14th)
Turnovers committed per game: Clippers 12.7 (9th) > Cavaliers 13.3 (14th)
Turnovers forced per game: Clippers 12.7 (tied for 21st) > Cavaliers 12.2 (tied for 27th)
Rebounds per game: Cavaliers 43.6 (15th) > Clippers 42.9 (23rd)
Assists per game: Cavaliers 22.7 (12th) > Clippers 22.4 (15th)
Summary:
Cleveland is struggling going (4-6) in their last ten games. The Clippers are (5-5) since Chris Paul returned to the starting lineup. Defense has been a problem for the Clippers who have allowed over 100 points in nine of their last ten games. Cleveland will get Kevin Love back from his knee injury. The Cavaliers have really missed Love especially on the glass where they have consistently been outrebounded. Cleveland has split their last ten games against teams over .500. Cleveland has gotten the better of the Clippers winning four of the last five head to head meetings. The additions of Deron Williams, Kyle Korver, Derrick Williams, and Larry Sanders give the Cavaliers much needed bench depth. With a healthy J.R. Smith and Kevin Love I favor the Cavaliers even though they haven’t been playing well. Because the Clippers have been so poor defensively as of late, I like Cleveland to get a nice road victory.
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