Ben Sheppard has tallied 2.4 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-whistled players in the NBA (82nd percentile).The rate of three-pointers hit against Jaylen Brown has been very low (25.2%) when he is playing at home and facing other starting SGs this year (13th percentile).The Boston Celtics have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA at home this year, which should reduce opportunities for the Indiana Pacers.The Pacers have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).Over the last 10 games when they are on the road, opposing starting SGs have attempted 1.4 foul shots per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Celtics, facing an uphill battle to get to the charity stripe.
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