Al Horford has successfully made 36.0% of his shots from the field over the last 15 games, -9.6% less than he's sunk in all games this year.The matchup against Miami is a difficult one for threes; when the Heat are on the road, the other team's starting PFs have posted the 15th-lowest 3-point rate in the NBA this year (26.6%).The Boston Celtics have played at the 3rd-slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games.The Heat have played at the least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 15 games while traveling, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Celtics.The Boston Celtics have been the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).
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