Kyle Lowry has tallied 2.7 personal fouls per game while playing away from home this year, ranking in the 84th percentile -- among the league's highest-fouling.The matchup against Chicago is a hard one; when the Bulls are on the road, they have given up the 15th-least points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting PGs this year (13.8).The Chicago Bulls have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the league without the home court advantage this year, which should reduce opportunities for the Miami Heat.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Heat rank 5thworst in in the league with just 9.5 offensive boards per game this year.Over the last 25 games when they are the visiting squad, the other team has brought down 10.9 offensive boards per game (2nd-highest in the league) against the Bulls (continuing possessions that can generate further chances for offense).
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