Obi Toppin has made an impressive 29.9% of his 3-pointers this season, significantly higher than his 20.9 rate last season.Obi Toppin has accumulated 1.0 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the least foul-prone players in the NBA (14th percentile).The New York Knicks have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).The Heat have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (9.0) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).Obi Toppin will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage usually improves player performance for all stats.
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