Kyle Lowry has been called for 2.8 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-prone players in the league (89th percentile).The Miami Heat have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA this year.The Knicks have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games, which should decrease plays for the Heat.The Knicks have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (12.9) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).Kyle Lowry will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home stadium tends to reduces player performance in all stat categories.
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