Over the last 25 games, the other team's starting PFs have averaged 4.1 3-point attempts per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Orlando Magic, marking this as a challenging matchup.The 4th-least up-tempo tempo team in the league this year has been the Heat.The Heat are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from facing the 2nd-slowest pace team in the league over the last 20 games (the Magic).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Heat grade out 8thworst in in the league with only 9.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games.Haywood Highsmith will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage usually worsens stat production in all facets of the game.
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