Brandon Miller has made 3.2 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 more than he's sunk overall this year.The matchup vs. Miami is a favorable one for three-point attempts; when the Miami Heat are the visiting team, opposing starting SGs have averaged the 26th-most three attempts per game in the league this year (6.3).The Miami Heat have played at the 9th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games on the road, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Charlotte Hornets.Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hornets rank 13thbest in in the league when playing away from home with 13.7 offensive boards per game this year.This year when they are on the road, opposing teams have come down with 9.2 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-fewest in the NBA) against the Heat (shortening possessions that could otherwise create bonus opportunities for offense).
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