Compared to last year's 8.0 clip, Jayson Tatum's shot attempts from beyond the arc have spiked this year to 10.3 per game.Out of all players in the league, Jayson Tatum ranks in the 98th percentile for playing time, registering an enormous 36.2 minutes per game this year.The matchup against Houston is a strong one for threes; when the Rockets are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting SFs have totaled the 3rd-most 3-pointers per game in the NBA this year (2.4).The Houston Rockets have played at the 4th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games away from their home city, which should lead to more possessions for the Celtics.The Celtics check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games when playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).
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