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Relative to last year's 19.0 rate, Lauri Markkanen's points per game have increased this year to 27.1.The matchup against the Heat is a positive one for shots from the field; the opposing team's starting SFs have totaled the 7th-most FG attempts per game in the NBA this year (12.2).The Jazz have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA this year.The Utah Jazz are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this game from facing the fastest pace team in the NBA this year (the Heat).Offensive rebounds save possession and create bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Jazz rank 3rd-best in in the NBA away from home with 13.8 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.
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