The matchup vs. Boston is a good one for threes; when the Celtics are on their home court, the other team's starting Cs have posted the 24th-highest three percentage in the league this year (37.9%).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).Jakob Poeltl has converted a terrific 56.6% of his free throws this season, a sizeable increase from his 47.8 mark last season.
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