The matchup against the Heat is a difficult one; they have given up the 12th-least points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting PGs this year (16.6).The Boston Celtics have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games.The Heat have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which should reduce plays for the Celtics.Malcolm Brogdon has successfully made a measly 2.3 foul shots per game this season, a significant dropoff from his 4.0 rate last season.As a team, the Boston Celtics have been bad at drawing fouls while on the road: worst in the NBA this year with a mere 20.0 free throw attempts per game.
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