Eric Gordon has failed to convert 5.6 field goal attempts per game this year, putting him in the company of the worst players in the league in this category: 75th percentile for misses .This year when they are the visiting team, the other team has averaged 14.1 3-pointers per game (most in the league) vs. the Miami Heat, branding this as a positive matchup.The Phoenix Suns will likely suffer a reduction in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the most lethargic tempo team in the league over the last 25 games (the Miami Heat).Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Suns rank 1stworst in in the NBA with a mere 7.5 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.Eric Gordon should see a decline in output in all stat categories due to being on the road in this matchup.
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