The matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers is a challenging one; they have allowed the least points per game in the league to the other team's starting SFs this year (11.3).The 4th-most sluggish tempo offense in the league this year has been the Heat.The 76ers have played at the slowest pace in the NBA at home this year, which should decrease plays for the Miami Heat.Offensive rebounds save possession and generate more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Miami Heat rank 1stworst in in the NBA with a mere 8.6 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.The matchup vs. the Philadelphia 76ers is a difficult one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted just 1.5 foul shots per game this year (least in the league).
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