Derrick White has made 2.6 treys per game over the last 5 games, 0.7 more than he's converted from beyond the arc over the course of the year.The Boston Celtics have been the 2nd-most aggressive offense in the NBA this year as it relates to attempts from beyond the arc.The matchup vs. the Heat is a positive one for three-point attempts; the other team's starting SGs have tallied the 30th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.9).Without the home court advantage, the Heat have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (9.2) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).Derrick White will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court tends to raises player performance in all stat categories.
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