Kevin Love has converted a mere 2.6 baskets per game this year, a significant dropoff from his 4.4 rate last year.The matchup against Denver is a difficult one; when the Nuggets are playing at home, they have given up the 7th-least points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting PFs this year (14.0).The Miami Heat have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games.The Nuggets have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 20 games at home, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the Heat.The Miami Heat rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games without the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).
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