Jimmy Butler has compiled just 3.5 assists per game this year, a sizeable decrease from his 5.5 assists per game last year.The Heat have played at the 5th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA with the home court advantage this year.The Bulls have played at the 2nd-slowest pace in the NBA this year, which ought to reduce possessions for the Miami Heat.The Heat rank as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).The Bulls have given up the 8th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.7) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
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