Donovan Mitchell has successfully made a terrific 3.5 3-point shots per game this season, quite a bit more than his 3.4 mark last season.Among all players in the league, Donovan Mitchell rates in the 97th percentile for playing time, putting up an enormous 35.1 minutes per game while at home this year.This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting SGs have shot 36.4% on threes (22nd-best in the NBA) vs. the Miami Heat, branding this as a favorable matchup.The Miami Heat have played at the 9th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 5 games at home, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Cleveland Cavaliers.This year when they are away from home, opposing teams have nabbed 9.2 offensive boards per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) against the Heat (losing possessions that could otherwise spark extra opportunities for offense).
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