Jimmy Butler has averaged 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games while playing on the road, 0.1 higher than he's averaged overall this year on the road.The matchup against New Orleans is a difficult one for three-pointers; when the Pelicans are playing at home, opposing starting SFs have tallied the 6th-least threes per game in the league this year (1.5).The Heat have played at the most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing away from home.Offensive rebounds save possession and create bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Heat grade out 4thworst in in the league as the away team with only 9.4 offensive boards per game this year.Playing at home, the New Orleans Pelicans have allowed the 5th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.4) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).
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