Fred VanVleet has played 36.3 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 99th percentile.The matchup against the Celtics is a positive one for threes; the opposition's starting PGs have tallied the 24th-most threes per game in the league this year (2.2).The Celtics have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which should increase possessions for the Raptors.The Toronto Raptors have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).While at home, the Celtics have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (8.3) in the NBA to the other team over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).
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