Derrick White has averaged a whopping 4.9 assists per game this season, a big improvement over his 3.6 assists per game last season.Among all players in the NBA, Derrick White slots into the 85th percentile for playing time, registering a colossal 32.1 minutes per game this year.The Celtics are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 10th-quickest pace team in the league over the last 5 games (the Rockets).The Celtics check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games as the road team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).This year when they are on the road, opposing teams have captured 10.0 offensive boards per game (10th-fewest in the league) against the Houston Rockets (minimizing possessions that could otherwise bring about more opportunities for offense).
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