Haywood Highsmith has tallied 2.2 personal fouls per game this year, quite a bit more than his 1.4 fouls per game last year.This year when they are at home, the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged 2.1 3-point attempts per game (15th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Indiana Pacers, creating a tough matchup.The Heat rank as the 9th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA at home since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).Away from home, the Pacers have allowed the 2nd-most offensive boards per game (13.2) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).The matchup against Indiana is a challenging one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted a mere 2.7 foul shots per game this year when the Indiana Pacers are the visiting squad (12th-least in the NBA).
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