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).Among all players in the NBA, Derrick Jones Jr. lands in the 24th percentile for free-throw effectiveness without the home court advantage with a feeble 66.6% rate this year.The matchup vs. Boston may be a challenging one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a measly 2.6 foul shots per game over the last 10 games when the Boston Celtics are at home (4th-least in the NBA).
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