Daniel Gafford has tallied 2.8 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-prone players in the league (94th percentile).The Mavericks have played at the 4th-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 20 games.The Celtics have played at the 2nd-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Mavericks.The Mavericks have been the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league away from their home court this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).Daniel Gafford will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home stadium generally reduces player performance for all stats.
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