This year when they are on their home court, the other team's starting SGs have averaged 38.1% on field goals (12th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics, labeling this as a tough matchup.The Indiana Pacers will likely suffer a drop-off in possessions today from squaring off against the 8th-most sluggish pace visiting offense in the NBA this year (the Boston Celtics).Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about further chances for scoring and assists, but the Indiana Pacers grade out 3rdworst in in the NBA playing at home with just 8.5 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.Over the last 10 games, opposing clubs have nabbed 12.5 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-highest in the NBA) vs. the Celtics (preserving possessions that can bring about extra opportunities for offense).Out of all players in the NBA, Buddy Hield places in the 25th percentile for getting to the charity stripe, averaging a mere 0.7 free throw attempts per game this year.
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