Kevin Love has posted 0.3 steals per game without the home court advantage this year, ranking in the 18th percentile -- among the NBA's trailers by this metric.The Heat have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the NBA as the road team this year.The Boston Celtics have played at the 3rd-slowest tempo in the league over the last 20 games, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Miami Heat.Kevin Love will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing without the home court advantage tends to worsen stat production in all facets of the game.
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