Derrick White has attempted 8.0 three-pointers per game over the last 15 games, 1.4 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year.Among all players in the NBA, Derrick White ranks in the 85th percentile for playing time, registering an enormous 32.3 minutes per game this year.The matchup vs. the Indiana Pacers is a strong one; they have given up the 30th-most points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting SGs this year (19.0).The Boston Celtics are expected to see a rise in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the speediest pace-of-play home team in the NBA this year (the Indiana Pacers).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 2ndbest in in the NBA with 13.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.
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