Al Horford has totaled an impressive 5.2 defensive boards per game this year, quite a bit more than his 5.3 defensive boards per game last year.Al Horford has tallied 1.2 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the least least-whistled players in the league (22nd percentile).The Hawks have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league this year, which ought to lead to more possessions for the Celtics.Al Horford will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home usually increases player performance for all stats.
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