Al Horford has posted an impressive 2.2 offensive boards per game this year, significantly higher than his 1.2 offensive boards per game last year.In contrast to last year's 29.9 mark, Al Horford's playing time has surged this year to 26.4 minutes per game.The Celtics have played at the 10th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing away from home.The Celtics will likely see a spike in plays in this game from being pitted against the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games (the 76ers).Over the last 5 games when they are on their home court, opposing teams have captured 9.6 offensive boards per game (7th-lowest in the league) vs. the Philadelphia 76ers (losing possessions that could otherwise generate added chances for offense).
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