De'Andre Hunter has accumulated 2.3 personal fouls per game when playing at home this year, ranking him in the 79th percentile -- among the league's most-whistled.The Hawks check in as the 8th-least efficient shooting team in the league over the last 15 games.This year, the other team's starting PFs have notched 14.5 points per game (2nd-lowest in the league) vs. the Celtics, resulting in a hard matchup for offensive performance.The Celtics have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 15 games while traveling, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Atlanta Hawks.This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 3.1 free throws per game (8th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Celtics, making it tough to get to the free-throw line.
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