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This year, opposing starting SFs have tallied 12.2 field goal attempts per game (7th-most in the league) vs. the Heat, marking this as a positive matchup.The 4th-quickest tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Cleveland Cavaliers.The Cavaliers are expected to see a spike in opportunities today from facing the most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the NBA this year (the Miami Heat).Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Cavaliers grade out best in in the league with 16.8 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.The matchup vs. the Heat may be a favorable one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a monstrous 6.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games (3rd-most in the NBA).
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