Jaime Jaquez Jr. has been called for 2.3 personal fouls per game while playing on the road this year, putting him in the 80th percentile -- among the league's most foul-prone.The Heat have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the NBA as the road team this year.The Boston Celtics have played at the 3rd-slowest tempo in the league over the last 20 games, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Miami Heat.The Heat have been the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).Jaime Jaquez Jr. will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage generally worsens player performance across the board.
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