PREVIEW: The Miami Heat enter New Orleans ranked first in quick tempo while allowing low quality three-point looks on defense , setting up an interesting stylistic clash against a Pelicans team that attacks the rim at the league's highest frequency but struggles defensively against rim attacks. The Heat will be short-handed again as they face the Pelicans in the final game before the All-Star break for both teams , with Powell and Larsson ruled out for Wednesday's contest while Herro will miss his 15th straight game. With a limited bench against Utah in their previous outing, the Heat were outscored 54-30 in the paint and lost for the third time in their last four games. Despite their paint struggles, the Heat rank 23rd in three-point attempts but benefit from their eighth-ranked defensive rebounding , which could prove critical in a potential track meet against New Orleans. Trey Murphy is shooting 57.5 percent from three-point range over the last three games for the Pelicans, who have won five of their last nine games. New Orleans ranks near the bottom of the league in three-point attempts and passing efficiency with frequent isolation play , yet their offensive rebounding prowess at 28.3 percent provides them with valuable second-chance opportunities. Miami has won 10 of its last 11 meetings with New Orleans, including a 125-106 home victory on Jan. 4 , establishing themselves as tournament favorites despite their current road struggles. These two teams average a combined 234.2 points per game, just 1.7 more points than the over-under of 232.5 set for this matchup , suggesting the offensive firepower on display could determine whether this contest stays close or gets away from one side.