Derrick White has totaled 4.3 assists per game this year, putting him in the 87th percentile -- among the league's best by this metric in recent days.Derrick White has been on the court for 33.7 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 92nd percentile.The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 5th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games, which should raise opportunities for the Celtics.The Boston Celtics have been the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).Derrick White stands to see a spike in efficiency in all stat categories on account of possessing the home court advantage in this matchup.
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