Derrick White has sunk 3.4 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 0.7 more than he's made from downtown over the course of the season.Derrick White has averaged 32.7 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 88th percentile.The matchup against the Bucks is a positive one for field goals; the opposition's starting SGs have averaged the 5th-most shots made from the field per game in the league this year (6.2).The Bucks have played at the 6th-quickest tempo in the NBA in their home stadium this year, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Celtics.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics rank 8th-best in in the league while playing on the road with 11.3 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.
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