Bennedict Mathurin has averaged a lowly 12.9 points per game this year, significantly less than his 16.7 points per game last year.Bennedict Mathurin has tallied 3.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games while on the road, 1.3 higher than he's tallied in all games this season on the road.This year when they are at home, opposing teams have averaged 38.1% on 3-pointers (4th-best in the NBA) vs. the Heat, making this a favorable matchup.The Miami Heat have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 10 games with the home court advantage, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Pacers.The Pacers check in as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
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