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In regard to shooting, the Hornets's stellar 122.3 points per game when playing away from home measures as the 3rd-highest in the league this year.The matchup vs. the Heat is a positive one for shot attempts from downtown; the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged the most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.3).The 5th-quickest pace visiting offense in the NBA this year has been the Hornets.The Charlotte Hornets are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league this year (the Miami Heat).The matchup against Miami is a favorable one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a monstrous 3.4 free throws per game this year when the Heat have the home court advantage (9th-most in the league).
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