Josh Richardson has failed to convert 3.0 shots from downtown per game this year, ranking him among the worst players in the NBA by this standard: 76th percentile for misses .Over the last 5 games, opposing clubs have totaled 119.0 points per game (9th-highest in the league) against the Lakers, marking this as a good matchup for offensive efficiency.The Miami Heat have played at the 2nd-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league without the home court advantage this year.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Heat rank 3rdworst in in the league as the road team with a mere 9.3 offensive rebounds per game this year.Josh Richardson is expected to suffer a reduction in productivity across the board due to playing away from home in this matchup.
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