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The matchup against the Pelicans is a positive one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the other team's starting PGs have tallied the 3rd-most three attempts per game in the league this year (7.1).The Heat have played at the quickest pace in the league this year.The Heat will likely see an increase in possessions today from being pitted against the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Pelicans).The Miami Heat have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists).The matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans is a favorable one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a monstrous 4.1 free throws per game this year (8th-most in the NBA).
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