Malcolm Brogdon has averaged a lowly 14.4 points per game this season, significantly lower than his 19.1 points per game last season.This matchup is a good one for 3-pointers; opposing clubs have totaled the 4th-most shots from downtown per game in the league this year (13.0).The Boston Celtics have played at the most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games.The Heat have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games away from their home stadium, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the Celtics.As a team, the Boston Celtics have been bad at drawing fouls in recent games: worst in the NBA over the last 25 games, drawing a measly 19.9 free throw attempts per game.
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