Grayson Allen has attempted 5.8 shots from behind the three-point arc per game without the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 83rd percentile among all players in the league. The Suns check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).
The matchup vs. Bam Adebayo is a favorable one for 3-pointers; when Adebayo is at home opposing starting Cs this year, they have successfully made a whopping 52.2% of their three-pointers (96th percentile). The Suns check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).
This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting PGs have put up 12.2 points per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Phoenix Suns, identifying this as a challenging matchup for offensive effectiveness. The 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play team in the NBA this year has been the Miami Heat. The Heat are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities today from competing against the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play away team in the NBA this year (the Phoenix Suns). The Miami Heat rank as the 10th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league with the home court advantage this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. Phoenix is a tough one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting PGs have attempted a measly 2.1 foul shots per game this year when the Suns are on the road (2nd-least in the NBA).
Terry Rozier has attempted 5.7 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this year, ranking in the 80th percentile among all players in the NBA. The Heat rank as the 10th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games playing at home. Terry Rozier will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium generally improves player production for all stats.
Bam Adebayo has made 1.4 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.6 more than he's sunk overall this season with the home court advantage. Bam Adebayo has tallied 32.3 minutes per game at home this year, placing him in the 85th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. The Heat rank as the 10th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games playing at home. The clash with Mason Plumlee ranks in only the 100th percentile for difficulty with opposing starting Cs totaling a massive 19.1 points per game this year when they are playing at home. The faceoff with Mason Plumlee in regard to getting to the charity stripe registers in only the 100th percentile for difficulty with opposing starting Cs attempting a whopping 5.8 free throws per game this year when they are at home.
Haywood Highsmith has made 2.0 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 0.7 higher than he's converted from downtown over the course of the season. Haywood Highsmith has played 29.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.4 more than he's played overall this season. The Heat rank as the 10th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games playing at home. The matchup vs. Phoenix may be a good one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted an enormous 7.5 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when the Phoenix Suns are the visiting team (2nd-most in the NBA). Haywood Highsmith is expected to see a spike in performance in all facets of the game in light of enjoying the home court advantage in this matchup.
The 3rd-most sluggish tempo road offense in the NBA this year has been the Suns. The Suns are expected to experience a decrease in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 3rd-most lethargic pace offense in the league this year (the Miami Heat). Tyus Jones will not possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city usually worsens player performance in all stat categories.
Bradley Beal has successfully made 6.9 baskets per game this year, ranking him in the 87th percentile out of all players in the league. Out of all players in the league, Bradley Beal registers in the 86th percentile for 3-point shots hit, posting 2.3 per game this year. Bradley Beal has been on the court for 33.1 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 86th percentile. This year, the opposition's starting SFs have tallied 12.2 shot attempts per game (7th-highest in the NBA) against the Miami Heat, marking this as a favorable matchup. The matchup against Jimmy Butler is a good one for threes; when squaring off against other starting SFs this year, they have made an enormous 48.4% of their three-pointers (97th percentile).
Jimmy Butler has averaged 25.8 points per game over the last 5 games at home, 3.9 more than he's averaged over the course of the year at home. Out of all players in the NBA, Jimmy Butler lands in the 81st percentile for playing time, averaging an enormous 31.7 minutes per game this year. The Heat rank as the 10th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games playing at home. The matchup vs. Phoenix is a favorable one for three-point shots; when the Suns are on the road, opposing starting SFs have compiled the 8th-highest three rate in the league this year (41.1%). Jimmy Butler has sunk 8.6 foul shots per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.5 more than he's put through the net overall this year at home.
Royce O'Neale has sunk 3.0 treys per game over the last 5 games, 0.7 more than he's made from 3-point range in all games this season. This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting PFs have shot 46.4% on 3-pointers (best in the league) vs. the Heat, branding this as a positive matchup. The Suns check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). Royce O'Neale has made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 30.6% more than he's converted overall this year.
The 3rd-most sluggish tempo road offense in the NBA this year has been the Suns. The Suns are expected to experience a decrease in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 3rd-most lethargic pace offense in the league this year (the Miami Heat). Devin Booker ought to experience a decrease in effectiveness in all facets of the game due to being on the road in this game.
Among all players in the NBA, Duncan Robinson ranks in the 81st percentile for three-point attempts playing at home, averaging 5.7 per game this year. The Heat rank as the 10th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games playing at home. The matchup against Phoenix is a strong one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a colossal 3.8 foul shots per game this year when the Suns are away from home (2nd-most in the league). Duncan Robinson figures to see a spike in performance across the board as a result of having the home court advantage in this contest.
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