This year, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged 11.3 shot attempts per game (lowest in the league) vs. the Hornets, marking this as a hard matchup.The 5th-most lethargic pace team in the league this year has been the Miami Heat.The Heat are expected to see a decline in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 5th-slowest pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Charlotte Hornets).The Miami Heat rank as the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games as the away team (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 2.9 foul shots per game (3rd-fewest in the league) against the Charlotte Hornets, making it tough to get to the free-throw line.
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