The Heat have played at the 5th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA with the home court advantage this year.The Bulls have played at the 2nd-slowest pace in the NBA this year, which ought to reduce possessions for the Miami Heat.The Heat rank as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).The Bulls have given up the 8th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.7) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).This matchup may be a favorable one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing teams have attempted an enormous 25.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (7th-most in the NBA).
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