Dennis Smith Jr. has put up a lowly 4.0 assists per game this season, a sizeable decrease from his 4.8 assists per game last season.Dennis Smith Jr. has averaged 2.3 personal fouls per game away from home this year, ranking him in the 77th percentile -- among the NBA's highest-fouling.The 7th-least up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Nets.While at home, the Boston Celtics have given up the 2nd-most offensive boards per game (12.7) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).Dennis Smith Jr. will not enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home city tends to lower stat production in all facets of the game.
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