JT Thor has accumulated 0.8 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the least-whistled players in the NBA (10th percentile).The matchup vs. Miami is a positive one; when the Heat are away from home, they have allowed the 26th-most points per game in the league to opposing starting PFs this year (15.8).The Charlotte Hornets have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).While on the road, the Heat have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (8.5) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).JT Thor will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court tends to boosts player performance for all stats.
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