Andrew Nembhard has averaged 0.2 offensive boards per game when playing on the road this year, putting him in the 18th percentile -- near the bottom of the league in this category.The Boston Celtics have played at the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play in the league in their home stadium this year, which should decrease possessions for the Pacers.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Pacers grade out 2ndworst in in the league with just 8.6 offensive boards per game this year.Andrew Nembhard will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage tends to decrease player performance for all stats.
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