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The matchup vs. the San Antonio Spurs is a favorable one for field goals; the opposition's starting PGs have compiled the highest field goal rate in the NBA this year (50.2%).The Spurs have played at the 8th-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games, which ought to increase plays for the Boston Celtics.The Boston Celtics rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games as the visting team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).The matchup against San Antonio is a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a whopping 4.5 foul shots per game this year when the Spurs are on their home court (8th-most in the league).
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