This year, the other team's starting PFs have tallied 14.5 points per game (2nd-fewest in the league) vs. the Celtics, branding this as a difficult matchup for offensive effectiveness.The Brooklyn Nets have played at the most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 5 games.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Brooklyn Nets rank 7thworst in in the league on their home court with just 8.8 offensive boards per game this year.The matchup against Boston is a hard one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a mere 3.1 free throws per game this year when the Celtics are the visiting squad (8th-least in the league).
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