Bennedict Mathurin has averaged 15.5 points per game when playing away from home since the start of last season, ranking in the 81st percentile -- among the NBA's best by this standard.The Pacers have been the 8th-highest scoring offense in the NBA since the start of last season.The matchup against the Celtics is a strong one for shots from the field; opposing starting SGs have tallied the 29th-most shot attempts per game in the league since the start of last season (14.8).The 3rd-quickest pace team in the league since the start of last season has been the Indiana Pacers.With the home court advantage, the Celtics have given up the 6th-least offensive boards per game (9.8) in the NBA to opposing teams since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).
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