Kevin Love has been on the court for 10.9 minutes per game this year, ranking among the least-used players in the NBA: 18th percentile.The matchup vs. the Washington Wizards is a difficult one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the other team's starting PFs have totaled the least three attempts per game in the league over the last 10 games (3.0).The Heat have played at the slowest pace-of-play in the NBA while playing at home this year.The Washington Wizards have played at the 10th-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home stadium, which ought to reduce possessions for the Miami Heat.Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Heat grade out 1stworst in in the NBA as the home team with only 8.5 offensive boards per game this year.
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