The matchup vs. Brooklyn is a challenging one; when the Brooklyn Nets are on the road, they have allowed the least points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting PFs this year (11.4).The 2nd-most lethargic pace-of-play home offense in the league this year has been the Heat.The Heat rank as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).Haywood Highsmith has successfully made 63.9% of his free throw attempts this year, ranking him in the 18th percentile among all players in the NBA.This year when they are at home, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 1.9 foul shots per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Nets, facing an uphill battle to draw fouls.
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