Among all players in the NBA, Derrick White comes in at the 94th percentile for 3-point shots converted, logging 2.7 per game this year.Among all players in the NBA, Derrick White registers in the 86th percentile for playing time, averaging a massive 32.3 minutes per game this year.The matchup against New York is a favorable one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; when the New York Knicks are playing at home, opposing starting SGs have totaled the 30th-most three attempts per game in the league this year (7.6).Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics rank 6thbest in in the league without the home court advantage with 10.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 17 games.Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting team, opposing teams have snagged 6.4 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-fewest in the league) vs. the New York Knicks (turning over possessions that could otherwise lead to extra chances for offense).
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