The matchup against Miami is a hard one; when the Miami Heat are at home, they have given up the 4th-least points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting PGs over the last 20 games (15.2).The Nuggets have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games as the road team.The Miami Heat have played at the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which should decrease plays for the Denver Nuggets.The Denver Nuggets check in as the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).Over the last 20 games when they are on the road, opposing starting PGs have attempted 2.9 foul shots per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Miami Heat, struggling to draw fouls.
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