Alec Burks has converted a terrific 39.3% of his shot attempts from the field this season, a sizeable increase from his 33.8 mark last season. Alec Burks has committed 0.9 personal fouls per game while playing away from home this year, ranking in the 19th percentile -- among the league's least-whistled. When it comes to scoring, the Heat's excellent 120.6 points per game places 3rd-most in the NBA over the last 5 games. Alec Burks has made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 20.7% higher than he's converted overall this year.
Haywood Highsmith has successfully made 56.1% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 14.3% higher than he's sunk in all games this season. When it comes to scoring, the Heat's excellent 120.6 points per game places 3rd-most in the NBA over the last 5 games.
Kel'el Ware has successfully made 60.3% of his shots from the field over the last 15 games on the road, 6.8% higher than he's converted in all games this year away from his home court. Kel'el Ware has played 26.2 minutes per game over the last 15 games while playing on the road, 5.7 more than he's played overall this season on the road. When it comes to scoring, the Heat's excellent 120.6 points per game places 3rd-most in the NBA over the last 5 games. The number of shot attempts from the field against Jarrett Allen has been remarkably high (10.1 per game) when at home and facing opposing starting Cs this year (81st percentile). The number of fouls drawn by fellow starting Cs vs. Jarrett Allen has been very high this year (3.2 foul shot attempts per game when they are playing on the road: 88th percentile).
Max Strus has made 52.9% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games at home, 5.5% more than he's sunk over the course of the season at home. Out of all players in the NBA, Max Strus lands in the 87th percentile for three-pointers hit while on his home court, logging 2.3 per game this year. This year when they are at home, opposing starting SFs have totaled 5.8 3-point attempts per game (3rd-most in the league) vs. the Miami Heat, marking this as a positive matchup. Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Cavaliers grade out 3rd-best in in the NBA with 14.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. The matchup against the Heat may be a favorable one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing starting SFs have attempted a massive 6.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games (3rd-most in the NBA).
De'Andre Hunter has attempted 5.6 shots from downtown per game while playing at home this year, putting him in the 83rd percentile among all players in the league. Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Cavaliers grade out 3rd-best in in the NBA with 14.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Among all players in the league, De'Andre Hunter ranks in the 89th percentile for free throws made, logging a massive 3.3 per game this year. De'Andre Hunter will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium generally raises player performance across the board.
Evan Mobley has sunk 1.8 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 higher than he's made over the course of the year. Among all players in the league, Evan Mobley rates in the 81st percentile for playing time, posting a monstrous 30.8 minutes per game when playing at home this year. The matchup against the Miami Heat is a favorable one for threes; the other team's starting PFs have compiled the 2nd-highest three percentage in the league this year (43.4%). Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Cavaliers grade out 3rd-best in in the NBA with 14.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Evan Mobley has converted 85.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games at home, 10.4% more than he's put through the hoop in all games this season when playing at home.
Relative to last year's 1.3 mark, Andrew Wiggins's 3-pointers scored have increased this year to 2.2 per game. Andrew Wiggins has played 30.8 minutes per game away from home this year, placing him in the 82nd percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league. When it comes to scoring, the Heat's excellent 120.6 points per game places 3rd-most in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup against the Cavaliers is a strong one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a monstrous 3.8 free throws per game this year (4th-most in the league).
The 8th-most sluggish pace home offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Cavaliers. The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 3rd-most lethargic pace offense in the league this year (the Miami Heat). Over the last 5 games when they are playing at home, opposing starting SGs have attempted 1.0 free throws per game (4th-fewest in the league) vs. the Miami Heat, facing an uphill battle to get to the charity stripe.
This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged 12.1 points per game (fewest in the league) against the Cleveland Cavaliers, labeling this as a hard matchup for offensive effectiveness. The Heat have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo in the league this year. The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 8th-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 5 games at home, which ought to reduce plays for the Heat. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Heat rank 5thworst in in the league with a mere 9.8 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year when they are on the road, opposing starting SGs have attempted 1.4 free throws per game (3rd-fewest in the league) vs. the Cavaliers, facing an uphill battle to get to the free-throw line.
Tyler Herro has averaged 27.8 points per game over the last 10 games, 3.7 higher than he's averaged overall this season. Tyler Herro has played 35.4 minutes per game while playing on the road this year, putting him in the 96th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league. When it comes to scoring, the Heat's excellent 120.6 points per game places 3rd-most in the NBA over the last 5 games. This year, opposing starting PGs have averaged 41.4% on three-pointers (2nd-highest in the league) against the Cleveland Cavaliers, resulting in a favorable matchup. Tyler Herro has successfully made 6.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.7 higher than he's made over the course of the year away from his home court.
Among all players in the NBA, Jarrett Allen rates in the 97th percentile for shooting efficiency while on his home court with an excellent 68.8% rate this year. The matchup against Kel'el Ware is a good one for 3-point shots; when guarding opposing starting Cs this year, they have successfully made a colossal 40.8% of their 3-point attempts (100th percentile). Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Cavaliers grade out 3rd-best in in the NBA with 14.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Out of all players in the league, Jarrett Allen lands in the 84th percentile for getting to the charity stripe, registering a monstrous 3.4 free throws per game this year. Jarrett Allen will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage usually increases player performance across the board.
Bam Adebayo has attempted 17.8 shots per game over the last 10 games, 3.4 more than he's attempted overall this year. Bam Adebayo has successfully made 47.5% of his three-point attempts over the last 15 games, 17.0% more than he's made from three in all games this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Bam Adebayo slots into the 94th percentile for playing time, putting up a monstrous 34.5 minutes per game this year. When it comes to scoring, the Heat's excellent 120.6 points per game places 3rd-most in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup against Cleveland may be a positive one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting PFs have attempted an enormous 5.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when the Cleveland Cavaliers are on their home court (3rd-most in the NBA).
Among all players in the league, Darius Garland registers in the 91st percentile, compiling a whopping 20.7 points per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Darius Garland rates in the 95th percentile for 3-point shots made, logging 2.9 per game this year. Darius Garland has played 30.5 minutes per game while on his home court this year, placing him in the 80th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. The matchup against the Miami Heat is a strong one; they have given up the 4th-most points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting PGs over the last 10 games (23.1). Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Cavaliers grade out 3rd-best in in the NBA with 14.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.
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