Out of all players in the league, Jalen Smith slots into the 79th percentile for personal fouls, averaging an enormous 2.4 fouls per game this year.The matchup against the Celtics is a challenging one; they have allowed the 14th-least points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting PFs this year (14.5).The Indiana Pacers will likely suffer a drop-off in possessions today from squaring off against the 8th-most sluggish pace visiting offense in the NBA this year (the Boston Celtics).Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about further chances for scoring and assists, but the Indiana Pacers grade out 3rdworst in in the NBA playing at home with just 8.5 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.Over the last 10 games, opposing clubs have nabbed 12.5 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-highest in the NBA) vs. the Celtics (preserving possessions that can bring about extra opportunities for offense).
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