The Heat have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace in the league when playing at home this year.The Boston Celtics have played at the 2nd-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the Miami Heat.The Heat have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).The matchup vs. the Celtics is a tough one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a lowly 2.3 free throws per game this year (least in the league).
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