The matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers is a hard one for 3-pointers; the opposition's starting PFs have shot for the 4th-lowest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (29.6%).The Celtics have played at the 2nd-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games.The Boston Celtics are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 10th-least up-tempo tempo road team in the league over the last 15 games (the Portland Trail Blazers).In regard to getting to the free-throw line, the Boston Celtics's lackluster 20.0 free throws per game while at home places 4th-worst in the league this year.Over the last 10 games when they are at home, opposing starting PFs have attempted 2.5 free throws per game (2nd-lowest in the league) vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, struggling to draw fouls.
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