Gary Payton II has committed 0.1 technical fouls per game away from his home court this year, ranking in the 86th percentile -- among the league's most foul-prone when it comes to getting T'ed up.The Celtics have played at the 3rd-slowest tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Golden State Warriors.Over the last 20 games when they are away from home, their opposition has nabbed 11.8 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-most in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics (saving possessions that can bring about extra chances for offense).As a team, the Warriors have been quite unsuccesful at getting to the charity stripe recently: 2nd-worst in the league over the last 25 games, tallying a mere 18.6 free throw attempts per game.Gary Payton II will not have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city usually decreases stat production in all facets of the game.
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