James Harden has attempted 9.4 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year.James Harden has averaged 35.6 minutes per game when playing away from home this year, putting him in the 97th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.The Philadelphia 76ers rank as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league this year.The matchup vs. the Celtics is a positive one for 3-point attempts; opposing starting PGs have averaged the 30th-most three attempts per game in the NBA over the last 5 games (11.0).While playing at home, the Celtics have allowed the 5th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.5) in the league to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).
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