Derrick White has converted a whopping 3.8 threes per game this year, a significant increase from his 2.8 rate last year.Derrick White has been on the court for 32.6 minutes per game on the road this year, ranking him in the 81st percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league.The matchup against the Washington Wizards is a favorable one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the opposition's starting PGs have totaled the 4th-most three attempts per game in the NBA over the last 5 games (7.6).The Celtics are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this game from facing the 4th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the NBA this year (the Wizards).The Celtics check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 8 games while on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).
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