Donovan Mitchell has been called for 2.5 personal fouls per game while playing on the road this year, placing him in the 82nd percentile -- among the league's most-whistled.The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games without the home court advantage.The Celtics have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games in their home stadium, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Cavaliers.With the home court advantage, the Celtics have given up the 3rd-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).Donovan Mitchell will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on the road tends to reduces player performance in all stat categories.
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