Among all players in the league, Aaron Nesmith lands in the 99th percentile for personal fouls, registering a whopping 3.2 fouls per game while at home since the start of last season.The Celtics have played at the 8th-slowest pace in the NBA this year, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Pacers.The Pacers check in as the 9th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA when playing at home since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).The matchup vs. Boston may be a challenging one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting SFs have attempted a lowly 1.5 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when the Celtics are on the road (5th-least in the league).
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