Among all players in the NBA, Al Horford comes in at the 23rd percentile for three-point proficiency when playing away from home with a bad 25.0% rate this year.With respect to shooting, the Boston Celtics's unimpressive 43.9% field goal rate away from home measures as the 4th-worst in the league over the last 5 games.The Celtics have played at the 2nd-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games.The Celtics are expected to experience a decrease in possessions in this contest from competing against the most lethargic pace-of-play home team in the NBA this year (the Philadelphia 76ers).Al Horford will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing without the home court advantage usually lowers player performance across the board.
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