Compared to last season's 2.0 rate, Derrick White's three-point shots sunk have risen this season to 2.6 per game.Derrick White has played 31.9 minutes per game at home this year, putting him in the 83rd percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league.The matchup vs. the Pelicans is a strong one for three-point attempts; the other team's starting PGs have averaged the 28th-most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (7.1).The Boston Celtics will likely see a rise in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to more chances for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics grade out 6thbest in in the league with 11.5 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.
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