In contrast to last year's 0.1 clip, Jaylen Brown's technical fouls have surged this year to 0.2 per game.The matchup against Chicago is a tough one for three-pointers; when the Chicago Bulls are away from home, the opposition's starting SFs have put up the 14th-lowest three rate in the NBA this year (26.2%).The Celtics have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games.The Chicago Bulls have played at the most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Celtics.Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Boston Celtics rank 7thworst in in the NBA while on their home court with only 9.6 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.
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