Derrick White has averaged 3.9 defensive boards per game this year at home, placing him among the hottest players in the NBA by this standard in recent games: 79th percentile.Out of all players in the league, Derrick White slots into the 92nd percentile for playing time, totaling a massive 34.4 minutes per game this year.The 10th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Boston Celtics.The Celtics have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).Derrick White ought to see a rise in production across the board in light of controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.
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