Derrick White has converted 2.8 three-point shots per game while playing on the road this year, putting him in the 93rd percentile among all players in the NBA.The matchup against the Knicks is a strong one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; the opposing team's starting PGs have tallied the 25th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA since the start of last season (6.0).Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce added chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 7thbest in in the league when playing on the road with 11.8 offensive boards per game over the last 8 games.At home, the New York Knicks have given up the 3rd-least offensive rebounds per game (8.9) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).Derrick White will likely get a boost in effectiveness for all stats due to having the home court advantage in this matchup.
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