With respect to shots from behind the three-point arc, the Heat's outstanding 12.4 successful threes per game as the road team rates 9th-highest in the league over the last 5 games.This matchup is a challenging one for 3-pointers; when the Washington Wizards are on their home court, opposing teams have shot for the 9th-lowest three rate in the league since the start of last season (35.6%).Out of all players in the NBA, Kevin Love lands in the 85th percentile for free-throw efficiency playing at home with a a very good 87.5% rate since the start of last season.This matchup is a hard one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing squads have attempted just 22.3 free throws per game when the Wizards are the visiting squad since the start of last season (4th-least in the NBA).Kevin Love figures to see an increase in output across the board as a result of enjoying the home court advantage in this game.
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