In contrast to last year's 46.1% rate, Haywood Highsmith's scoring performance has been reduced this year to 40.5%.This year, the opposition's starting PFs have averaged 27.2% on three-pointers (14th-lowest in the league) against the LA Clippers, marking this as a tough matchup.The Miami Heat have played at the 2nd-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games.The LA Clippers have played at the 4th-most sluggish tempo in the NBA without the home court advantage this year, which ought to decrease possessions for the Miami Heat.Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate added chances for scoring and assists, but the Heat grade out 6thworst in in the league with only 9.6 offensive boards per game this year.
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