The matchup against Dallas is a tough one for three-point attempts; when the Mavericks are at home, the opposing team's starting PGs have tallied the 4th-least 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (4.6).The Miami Heat have played at the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games.The Mavericks have played at the 8th-most sluggish pace in the league over the last 15 games with the home court advantage, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Heat.The Miami Heat rank as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).Over the last 20 games, the other team's starting PGs have attempted 2.9 foul shots per game (lowest in the league) against the Mavericks, facing an uphill battle to draw fouls.
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