Terry Rozier has tallied 36.4 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 99th percentile.The matchup against Miami is a good one for three-pointers; when the Heat are playing at home, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged the 22nd-most treys per game in the NBA this year (2.4).The Miami Heat have played at the 9th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games on the road, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Charlotte Hornets.Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hornets rank 13thbest in in the league when playing away from home with 13.7 offensive boards per game this year.This year when they are on the road, opposing teams have come down with 9.2 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-fewest in the NBA) against the Heat (shortening possessions that could otherwise create bonus opportunities for offense).
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