Marcus Smart has attempted 8.0 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games when playing on the road, 1.5 more than he's attempted overall this season on the road.Marcus Smart has played 31.9 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 85th percentile.The Boston Celtics have been the highest scoring offense in the league when playing on the road this year as it relates to 3-point shots.The matchup against Miami is a good one for attempts from beyond the arc; when the Heat are at home, opposing starting PGs have averaged the 27th-most three attempts per game in the league this year (6.2).The Heat have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (9.2) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
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