Derrick White has sunk 2.5 threes per game with the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 89th percentile out of all players in the NBA.Among all players in the league, Derrick White measures in the 83rd percentile for playing time, totaling a monstrous 31.8 minutes per game when playing at home this year.The matchup vs. Minnesota is a good one for threes; when the Minnesota Timberwolves are the visiting team, the opposition's starting SGs have averaged the 27th-most three-pointers per game in the NBA this year (2.6).The Boston Celtics rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).This year when they are on their home court, opposing squads have come down with 9.7 offensive boards per game (3rd-lowest in the league) against the Minnesota Timberwolves (losing possessions that could otherwise result in extra opportunities for offense).
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