When it comes to shooting, the Celtics's outstanding 117.2 points per game rates 5th-most in the NBA this year.This year, opposing starting PFs have averaged 16.0 shot attempts per game (highest in the NBA) vs. the Mavericks, branding this as a favorable matchup.The Dallas Mavericks have played at the 4th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games on the road, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Celtics.Out of all players in the league, Al Horford comes in at the 89th percentile for free-throw ability with a superb 88.9% rate this year.Over the last 5 games when they are playing at home, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 6.0 foul shots per game (6th-most in the NBA) against the Mavericks, making it fairly effortless to get to the free-throw line.
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