Kevin Love has put up 0.2 steals per game on the road this year, placing him in the 23rd percentile -- one of the worst in the league by this metric.The least up-tempo tempo road team in the league over the last 25 games has been the Miami Heat.The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA on their home court this year, which should reduce opportunities for the Miami Heat.Kevin Love will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling tends to decrease player performance in all stat categories.
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