Nikola Vucevic has totaled a lowly 7.6 defensive rebounds per game this year, a significant dropoff from his 9.1 defensive rebounds per game last year.The 2nd-least up-tempo tempo team in the league this year has been the Bulls.The Heat have played at the 5th-least up-tempo tempo in the league away from their home city this year, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Bulls.Over the last 5 games when they have the home court advantage, opposing squads have nabbed 11.8 offensive boards per game (6th-highest in the league) against the Miami Heat (saving possessions that can bring about further opportunities for offense).
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