Among all players in the NBA, Jabari Smith Jr. lands in the 76th percentile for 3-point effectiveness with a an outstanding 38.5% rate this year.Jabari Smith Jr. has been on the court for 30.8 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 80th percentile.The matchup against Miami is a good one for three-point shots; when the Heat have the home court advantage, opposing starting PFs have compiled the 30th-highest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (46.4%).The Rockets have been the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games as the visting team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).This year, their opposition has come down with 9.3 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the league) against the Heat (reducing possessions that could otherwise spark further chances for offense).
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