Relative to last year's 8.6 rate, Desmond Bane's 3-point attempts have been reduced this year to 5.7 per game.Out of all players in the NBA, Desmond Bane places in the 89th percentile for personal fouls, compiling a colossal 2.8 fouls per game away from home this year.The Celtics have played at the most lethargic tempo in the NBA in their home stadium this year, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Grizzlies.Over the last 10 games when they are the visiting team, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 1.4 free throws per game (fewest in the league) against the Celtics, making it tough to draw fouls.Desmond Bane will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing without the home court advantage usually reduces stat production in all stat categories.
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