Derrick White has posted 3.6 assists per game since the start of last season, placing him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 80th percentile.The Boston Celtics have played at the 10th-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA this year.This year when they are on the road, the other team has snagged 9.8 offensive rebounds per game (5th-fewest in the league) against the Brooklyn Nets (shortening possessions that could otherwise create bonus chances for offense).Derrick White will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city usually boosts player performance in all stat categories.
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