Derrick White has attempted 10.2 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games while playing on the road, 2.2 more than he's attempted over the course of the season on the road.Derrick White has tallied 32.4 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 84th percentile.This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged 36.7% on three-pointers (21st-highest in the NBA) against the Lakers, making this a good matchup.The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 20 games, which ought to raise opportunities for the Boston Celtics.Offensive rebounds save possession and result in additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 3rdbest in in the NBA with 13.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.
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