Derrick White has converted 2.0 3-pointers per game away from home since the start of last season, placing him in the 79th percentile among all players in the NBA.In regard to scoring, the Boston Celtics's outstanding 116.8 points per game places 6th-highest in the league since the start of last season.Since the start of last season, the opposition's starting SGs have scored 20.1 points per game (30th-most in the NBA) against the Pacers, labeling this as a good matchup for offensive effectiveness.The Celtics are expected to get a boost in plays in this contest from competing against the 3rd-speediest pace offense in the NBA since the start of last season (the Indiana Pacers).The matchup against Indiana is a favorable one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a monstrous 4.1 free throws per game since the start of last season when the Indiana Pacers are the visiting squad (29th-most in the league).
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