Among all players in the league, Kyle Lowry measures in the 80th percentile for personal fouls, totaling a massive 2.6 fouls per game this year.The matchup against the New York Knicks is a difficult one for three-pointers; the other team's starting PGs have averaged the 15th-least shots from behind the three-point arc per game in the league this year (0.8).The least up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Heat.The Knicks have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league this year, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Miami Heat.Offensive rebounds continue possession and create bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Miami Heat rank 5thworst in in the league when playing at home with a mere 9.3 offensive rebounds per game this year.
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