Compared to last season's 43.2% mark, Jimmy Butler's three-point prowess has decreased this season to 11.9%.Over the last 5 games when they are at home, opposing starting SFs have totaled 2.8 three attempts per game (lowest in the league) vs. the 76ers, marking this as a tough matchup.The Miami Heat have played at the slowest tempo in the NBA when playing at home this year.The Heat are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the league this year (the Philadelphia 76ers).Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate added chances for scoring and assists, but the Heat rank 6thworst in in the NBA while playing at home with a mere 8.5 offensive boards per game this year.
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