Haywood Highsmith has totaled 0.7 assists per game when playing away from home since the start of last season, putting him in the 13th percentile -- among the worst in the NBA in this category.Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Heat rank 7thworst in in the NBA with a mere 9.6 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season.Since the start of last season when they are on their home court, opposing teams have come down with 11.0 offensive boards per game (8th-most in the league) against the Grizzlies (saving possessions that can produce added chances for offense).Haywood Highsmith will not possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing without the home court advantage generally worsens player production in all facets of the game.
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