Since the start of last season when they are at home, the opposition's starting PFs have averaged 2.8 3-point attempts per game (15th-fewest in the league) vs. the Atlanta Hawks, creating a hard matchup.The Heat rank as the 10th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA when playing away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).This year when they are the visiting team, the other team has collected 11.3 offensive boards per game (9th-most in the NBA) against the Atlanta Hawks (preserving possessions that can spark more opportunities for offense).Haywood Highsmith ought to suffer a drop-off in effectiveness in all stat categories due to playing away from hom in this contest.
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