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Jan 21, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) puts a reverse layup against Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) in the third quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Thursday, December 1st, the (14-4) Los Angeles Clippers will be on the road to take on the (13-2) Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Cavaliers 108.4 – Clippers 104.4 with an over/under of 212.9.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Clippers +10.4 (2nd) > Cavaliers +9.2 (3rd)
Points per game: Cavaliers 111.0 (2nd) > Clippers 107.8 (7th)
Points allowed per game: Clippers 97.4 (tied for 4th) > Cavaliers 102.8 (12th)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Clippers 46.5% (4th) > Cavaliers 45.2% (13th)
Three Point Percentage: Cavaliers 39.2% (2nd) > Clippers 37.6% (5th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Clippers 43.2% (3rd) > Cavaliers 44.2% (13th)
Turnovers committed per game: Clippers 12.1 (tied for 5th) > Cavaliers 12.4 (tied for 9th)
Turnovers forced per game: Clippers 15.0 (7th) > Cavaliers 12.7 (25th)
Rebounds per game: Cavaliers 46.0 (7th) > Clippers 42.7 (tied for 22nd)
Assists per game: Cavaliers 23.3 (tied for 7th) > Clippers 21.7 (17th)
Summary:
Both teams are off to a tremendous start early in the season and line up very evenly statistically. Cleveland is (9-1) at home this year while Los Angeles is (7-2) on the road. The Clippers have lost two straight games including an embarrassing loss to Indiana in which they managed just 70 points. Lebron James has been brilliant thus far nearly averaging a triple double for the season. Kevin Love is having his best season as a pro averaging 22 points, 10 rebounds, and shooting 43% from the three-point line. Cleveland has won four of their last five head to head games with the Clippers. This should be a close game but I like Cleveland to win this one at home.
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