The Pacers have been the 8th-highest scoring offense in the NBA since the start of last season.Since the start of last season when they are on the road, the other team's starting SFs have tallied 13.0 field goal attempts per game (27th-highest in the league) against the Boston Celtics, creating a strong matchup.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).This matchup is a challenging one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing squads have attempted a measly 20.9 free throws per game when the Celtics are the visiting team since the start of last season (2nd-least in the NBA).
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