In comparison to last season's 8.0 clip, Jayson Tatum's shot attempts from downtown have increased this season to 10.5 per game.Among all players in the league, Jayson Tatum rates in the 99th percentile for playing time, posting a whopping 36.6 minutes per game this year.The matchup against the Toronto Raptors is a strong one for 3-point attempts; the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged the 5th-most three attempts per game in the league this year (4.9).The Raptors have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more possessions for the Boston Celtics.The Celtics rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).
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