Haywood Highsmith has averaged 1.4 personal fouls per game this season, significantly more than his 0.6 fouls per game last season.The Miami Heat have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games.The Nuggets have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 20 games at home, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the Heat.Haywood Highsmith will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing without the home court advantage usually decreases player performance in all facets of the game.
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