In college, I'd recommend something similar, let's say 12-13 minutes left on the clock. Taking the floor On the road, always be the first team out of the chute. Most home teams prefer to take the floor last anyway, and by coming out early, you can get acclimated to the surroundings quicker. The game itself Of paramount importance to your basketball team on the road is keeping the crowd out of the game. Keeping an even keel emotionally is a good way to enhance this process.
Crowds react to a variety of things beside their teams' baskets.
I try to get my players to react in the same way, win or lose, good call, bad call, basket or miss. Emotional consistency is key in any sport, but in basketball games, played on the road, how players act could be a factor in winning or losing. After the game Win or lose, sportsmanship is a must. The lasting impression you and your team will make on the road will often be the only impression people will have of your program. From the gym to the restaurant, having your team be polite will always help.