Haywood Highsmith has averaged 0.7 assists per game away from his home court since the start of last season, placing him in the 14th percentile -- among the worst in the league by this metric.The Miami Heat have played at the 7th-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games.The Heat will likely see a decline in possessions in this contest from facing the 9th-most sluggish tempo visiting offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Brooklyn Nets).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Heat rank 9thworst in in the NBA playing at home with a mere 9.9 offensive rebounds per game this year.
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