Fred VanVleet has attempted 10.4 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 2.4 more than he's attempted over the course of the season.Among all players in the NBA, Fred VanVleet comes in at the 100th percentile for playing time, averaging an enormous 37.6 minutes per game this year.The matchup against the Boston Celtics is a good one for three-pointers; the other team's starting PGs have averaged the 30th-most treys per game in the NBA this year (3.0).The Houston Rockets will likely see a spike in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 10th-quickest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Boston Celtics).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and lead to bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out 7thbest in in the league while playing away from home with 11.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.
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